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

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Chester is to bus which costs £26 - £80 and takes 11h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Chester is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Cornwall and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bowling Green Turn and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, Bus Station and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Cornwall and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Chester. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Chester via Par, Plymouth, Birmingham New Street and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Cornwall to Chester?

The distance between Cornwall and Chester is 329 miles. The road distance is 279.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cornwall to Chester without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs £75 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Cornwall to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Chester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Chester train from?

Cornwall to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.

Train, bus or fly from Cornwall to Chester?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Chester is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs £75 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £80 and takes 11h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £290 and takes 9h 14m.

Where does the Cornwall to Chester bus arrive?

Cornwall to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Cornwall to Chester train arrive?

Cornwall to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Cornwall to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Chester is 279 miles. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Cornwall to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 964+ hotels available in Chester.

Cornwall to Chester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cornwall to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Par to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
7h 23m
£79–302
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
4. Take the bus from Newhall St to Chester Bus Interchange
11h 30m
£26–80
Drive 277.6 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to Chester277.6 mi
5h 34m
£68–98
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)NQY - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
6h 42m
£71–256
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Newport (S Wales)Penzance - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to ChesterCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
8h 49m
£127–353
Train via Weston-super-Mare
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Weston-super-Mare
2. Take the train from Weston-super-Mare to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chester
10h 3m
£125–275
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)NQY - LPL
9h 14m
£79–282
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
7h 54m
£106–386
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)NQY - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Chester
10h 37m
£78–323

Cornwall to Chester by train

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Distance: 327.3 mi
Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Chester via Par, Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowling Green Turn to Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station, Plymouth Coach Station, Bus Station, and Newhall St in around 11h 30m.

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