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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Wantage is to bus via Birmingham which costs £20 - £40 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Wantage is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Wantage?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Wantage. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Market Place via Newhall St and Osney Island. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Chester to Wantage?

The distance between Chester and Wantage is 161 miles. The road distance is 156.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Wantage without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 16m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Chester to Wantage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Wantage bus from?

Chester to Wantage bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Chester to Wantage bus arrive?

Chester to Wantage bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Can I drive from Chester to Wantage?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Wantage is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Chester to Wantage.

Where can I stay near Wantage?

There are 1087+ hotels available in Wantage.

Chester to Wantage - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Wantage by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Oxford
3. Take the bus from Osney Island to Market PlaceS9 / ...
4h 16m
£54–119
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Newhall StUkn21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Gloucester Green Bus StationUk920
5h 24m
£21–37
Drive 155.6 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Wantage155.6 mi
3h 1m
£38–55
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Didcot Parkway
5h 21m
£105–297
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Gloucester Green Bus Station423 / ...
2. Take the bus from New Road to Market PlaceX1 / ...
6h 12m
£33–55

Chester to Wantage by train, foot, and bus

84Weekly Services

4h 16mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Wantage.

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Distance: 160.2 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Market Place via Newhall St, Gloucester Green Bus Station, and Osney Island in around 5h 24m.

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