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 £28 - £45 and takes 6h.

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 56m 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 Gloucester Green Bus Station and Market Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

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 Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Chester to Swindon?

The distance between Chester and Swindon is 193 miles. The road distance is 142.6 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 Newport which takes 3h 49m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m 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 Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Swindon?

The best way to get from Chester to Swindon is to train via Newport which takes 3h 49m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 6h.

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 Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Chester to Swindon?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Swindon is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Chester to Swindon.

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

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Train via Newport
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swindontrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
3h 49m
£71–119
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 830
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Market Placebus S6
6h
£29–44
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain
4h 49m
£47–78
Drive 141.7 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Swindoncar 141.7 mi
2h 56m
£36–51
Train
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 49m
£64–109
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
£113–362
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 7m
£77–183
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 20m
£123–271

Chester to Swindon by train

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Distance: 192 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Swindon via Newport (S Wales) in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Spring Gardens via Gloucester Green Bus Station and Market Place in around 6h.

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