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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Swindon is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Swindon is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Swindon?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Spring Gardens via Osney Island and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Swindon?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Swindon via Crewe, Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Chester to Swindon?

The distance between Chester and Swindon is 192 miles. The road distance is 142.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Swindon without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 5m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Chester to Swindon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Swindon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chester to Swindon train from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Swindon?

The best way to get from Chester to Swindon is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 5m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Chester to Swindon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chester to Swindon train arrive?

Chester to Swindon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Chester to Swindon?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Swindon is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Chester to Swindon.

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

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

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

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Swindontrain
4h 5m
£80–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 423
6h 15m
£31–71
Drive 142.1 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Swindoncar 142.1 mi
2h 55m
£36–51
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 Swindontrain
4h 49m
£109–323
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain
4h 48m
£72–131
Train #2
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Cheltenham Spatrain
3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain
4h 51m
£70–121
Fly Liverpool to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Swindontrain
6h 11m
£76–195
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
4. Take the train from Reading to Swindontrain
5h 9m
£125–243

Chester to Swindon by train

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Distance: 190.9 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Swindon via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, and Bristol Parkway in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Gloucester Green Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £26–65 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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