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

The cheapest way to get from Chippenham to Chester is to bus via Birmingham which costs £22 - £45 and takes 7h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chippenham to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Chippenham and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Chippenham to Chester. However, there are services departing from Redland School and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station and Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Chippenham and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Chippenham to Chester. However, there are services departing from Chippenham and arriving at Chester via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

How far is it from Chippenham to Chester?

The distance between Chippenham and Chester is 188 miles. The road distance is 148.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chippenham to Chester without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 3h 58m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Chippenham to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chippenham to Chester bus from?

Chippenham to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chippenham to Chester train from?

Chippenham to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train, bus or fly from Chippenham to Chester?

The best way to get from Chippenham to Chester is to train via Birmingham which takes 3h 58m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 7h 8m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £210 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Chippenham to Chester bus arrive?

Chippenham to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho station.

Where does the Chippenham to Chester train arrive?

Chippenham to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Chippenham to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Chippenham to Chester is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Chippenham to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1192+ hotels available in Chester.

Chippenham to Chester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Chippenham to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 58m
£80–144
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus
7h 8m
£23–42
Drive 147.5 mi
1. Drive from Chippenham to Chestercar 147.5 mi
3h 12m
£36–52
Fly Bristol Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
6h 28m
£79–206
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
4h 57m
£72–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gm3
2. Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Chester Bus Interchangebus Gma
8h 49m
£34–80
Fly Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 22m
£79–204
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chippenham to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 29m
£126–348

Chippenham to Chester by train

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Distance: 186.6 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Chippenham, Wiltshire, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Chippenham to Chester via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chippenham to Chester Bus Interchange via Bath Spa, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 7h 8m.

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