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

The cheapest way to get from Chippenham to Chester is to bus which costs £16 - £45 and takes 8h 14m.

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 10m 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 Town Bridge and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

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 4h 3m.

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 4h 3m and costs £40 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m 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 FlixBus, depart from Town Bridge 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 4h 3m and costs £40 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which costs £20 - £65 and takes 7h 1m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £210 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Chippenham to Chester bus arrive?

Chippenham to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus 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 10m to drive from Chippenham to Chester.

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

Book your Chippenham to Chester train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Chippenham to Chester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 959+ 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

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

Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New StreetBristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to CreweRugby - Wigan North Western / ...
4h 3m
£41–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange551 / ...
8h 14m
£16–45
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
1. Take the bus from Town Bridge to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Chester Bus Interchange
7h 1m
£21–64
Drive 147.5 mi
1. Drive from Chippenham to Chester147.5 mi
3h 10m
£38–54
Fly Bristol Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)BRS - LPL
6h 19m
£84–209
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to ChesterCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
5h 4m
£59–144
Fly Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BRS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
6h 56m
£82–199
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chippenham to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
5h 41m
£102–372

Chippenham to Chester by train

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4h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 186.6 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Bridge to Chester Bus Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Newhall St in around 7h 1m.

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