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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Wantage is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 5h 20m.

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 2m 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 Osney Island. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

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 20m and costs £45 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m 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 National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Chester to Wantage bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Wantage?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Wantage is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Chester to Wantage.

Where can I stay near Wantage?

There are 1082+ hotels available in Wantage.

Chester to Wantage - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 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 Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Oxfordtrain
3. Take the bus from Osney Island to Market Placebus S9 / ...
4h 20m
£49–118
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxfordtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Market Placebus X1
5h 19m
£27–84
Drive 155.6 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Wantagecar 155.6 mi
3h 2m
£39–55
Train, fly
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 Didcot Parkwaytrain
5h 10m
£99–316
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 423
5h 20m
£30–58
Train, bus via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxfordtrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Market Placebus X1
5h 22m
£35–148

Chester to Wantage by train, foot, and bus

87Weekly Services

4h 20mAverage Duration

£49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 160.2 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

National Express operates a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Gloucester Green Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £26–55 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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