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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Reading is to bus which costs £26 - £40 and takes 6h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Reading. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Forbury Road via Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Reading. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Reading via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Chester to Reading?

The distance between Chester and Reading is 172 miles. The road distance is 170.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Reading without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £75 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Chester to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Reading bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chester to Reading train from?

Chester to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Reading?

The best way to get from Chester to Reading is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £75 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £40 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Chester to Reading bus arrive?

Chester to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where does the Chester to Reading train arrive?

Chester to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Chester to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Reading is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Chester to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester to Reading?

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Where can I stay near Reading?

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 37m
£77–241
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 423
2. Take the bus from Westgate to Forbury Roadbus X40 / ...
6h 3m
£27–37
Drive 169.5 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Readingcar 169.5 mi
3h 21m
£43–61
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4h 23m
£79–249
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham Internationaltrain Holyhead - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 22m
£82–170
Fly Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LPL - LHR
2. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
5h 58m
£120–397
Fly Liverpool to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 37m
£88–248
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
4h 38m
£113–222

Chester to Reading by train

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Distance: 171 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Reading via Stafford in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Forbury Road via Gloucester Green Bus Station and Westgate in around 6h 3m.

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