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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Southampton is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Southampton is to train via London which takes 3h 54m and costs £90 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Southampton Central via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Chester to Southampton?

The distance between Chester and Southampton is 260 miles. The road distance is 197.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Southampton without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 54m and costs £90 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Chester to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Southampton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chester to Southampton train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Southampton?

The best way to get from Chester to Southampton is to train via London which takes 3h 54m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 8m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £220 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Chester to Southampton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chester to Southampton train arrive?

Chester to Southampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Chester to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Southampton is 198 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Chester to Southampton.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Chester to Southampton?

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Where can I stay near Southampton?

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Chester to Southampton - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 54m
£91–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 830
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
7h 8m
£40–68
Drive 196.4 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Southamptoncar 196.4 mi
4h 10m
£49–70
Fly Liverpool to Southampton Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
5h 45m
£94–218
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 54m
£90–144
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
5h 44m
£86–153
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
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 bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus
5h 37m
£82–285
Fly Liverpool to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Barnhamtrain
3. Take the train from Barnham to Southampton Centraltrain
7h 41m
£102–222
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
7h 9m
£138–293

Chester to Southampton by bus

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Distance: 259 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Southampton Central via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 8m.

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