Rome2Rio

How to get fromChester to The Smilerby train, bus or car

Find Transport to The Smiler

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Chester to The Smiler by train, bus, or car

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

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to CrewetrainChester - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to UttoxetertrainCrewe - Lincoln Central / ...
    2h 9m
    £41–59
  2. Drive 52.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chester to The Smilercar52.5 mi
    1h 14m
    £14–19
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chester to Warrington Bank QuaytrainLlandudno - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Warrington to Alton Towersbus
    3h 10m
  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand GbusX30
    2. Take the bus from Warrington to Alton Towersbus
    3h 57m
  5. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Chester to StockporttrainChester - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mersey Square to Alton Towersbus
    4h 9m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chester, England and The Smiler, England?

You can take a train from Chester to The Smiler via Crewe and Uttoxeter in around 2h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to The Smiler via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G, Warrington, and Alton Towers in around 3h 57m.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers