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 £24 - £40 and takes 5h 12m.

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 22m 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 George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Wantage?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Wantage. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Oxford via Birmingham International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Chester to Wantage?

The distance between Chester and Wantage is 161 miles. The road distance is 148.3 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 £55 - £95.

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 National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Wantage train from?

Chester to Wantage train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Wantage?

The best way to get from Chester to Wantage is to bus which takes 5h 12m and costs £24 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £100 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Chester to Wantage bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chester to Wantage train arrive?

Chester to Wantage train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham International station.

Can I drive from Chester to Wantage?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Wantage is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Chester to Wantage.

Where can I stay near Wantage?

There are 1234+ hotels available in Wantage.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chester to Wantage by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Oxfordtrain
3. Take the bus from Frideswide Square to Market Placebus S9 / ...
4h 16m
£58–93
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 830
5h 12m
£24–39
Drive 147.4 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Wantagecar 147.4 mi
3h 22m
£37–53
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
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 24m
£107–336
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham Internationaltrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Oxfordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 5m
£62–99
Train, fly to Southampton Airport
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 Oxfordtrain
6h 2m
£119–261

Chester to Wantage by train and bus

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4h 16mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 160.2 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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 a week. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Market Place via Birmingham International, Oxford, and Frideswide Square in around 5h 5m.

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