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 £30 - £45 and takes 6h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Southampton is to train and fly which takes 3h 38m and costs £75 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at WestQuay via Avington Turn and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

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 47m.

How far is it from Chester to Southampton?

The distance between Chester and Southampton is 260 miles. The road distance is 198.1 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 47m and costs £65 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m 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 47m and costs £65 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 6h 42m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £270 and takes 7h 2m.

Where does the Chester to Southampton bus arrive?

Chester to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate 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 9m to drive from Chester to Southampton.

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

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Where can I stay near Southampton?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Southampton by train, bus, car, or 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 47m
£67–300
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B7
6h 42m
£31–43
Drive 196.9 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Southamptoncar 196.9 mi
4h 9m
£48–70
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3h 38m
£76–177
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 38m
£33–165
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 - Fareham / ...
5h 41m
£83–266
Fly Liverpool to Southampton Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
7h 2m
£86–270
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 London Paddington to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 45m
£100–316

Chester to Southampton by train and subway

82Weekly Services

3h 47mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 259 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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 47m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate 6 times a week. Tickets cost £28–40 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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