What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to Portishead?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Portishead is to bus via Birmingham which costs £20 - £35 and takes 5h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Portishead?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Portishead is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Portishead?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Portishead. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Combe Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Portishead?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Portishead. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Severn Tunnel Junction via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Chester to Portishead?

The distance between Chester and Portishead is 170 miles. The road distance is 148.5 miles.

How do I travel from Chester to Portishead without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to Portishead without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £140 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Chester to Portishead?

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Chester to Portishead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Portishead bus from?

Chester to Portishead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Portishead train from?

Chester to Portishead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Portishead?

The best way to get from Chester to Portishead is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £140 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 5h 28m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Chester to Portishead bus arrive?

Chester to Portishead bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Chester to Portishead train arrive?

Chester to Portishead train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Chester to Portishead?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Portishead is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Chester to Portishead.

Where can I stay near Portishead?

There are 1917+ hotels available in Portishead.

Chester to Portishead - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Portishead by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 31m
£149–211
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Ukn21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
5h 35m
£21–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 830
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
5h 28m
£28–46
Drive 147.6 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Portisheadcar 147.6 mi
3h 7m
£37–53
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
5h 35m
£60–158
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
4h 43m
£52–84
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 59m
£59–115
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
6h 10m
£69–161

Chester to Portishead by bus

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Distance: 168.7 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Portishead, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Chester to Newport (S Wales) every 4 hours. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Combe Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 5h 28m.

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