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 £28 - £55 and takes 12h 6m.

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 36m 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 Roundabout and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Dennison Road Car Park, Plymouth Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.

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 30m.

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 30m and costs £150 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m 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 Dennison Road Car Park 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 30m and costs £150 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £55 and takes 12h 6m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £370 and takes 8h 48m.

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 36m 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 1203+ 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 Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
7h 30m
£152–251
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circusbus Fal
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
4. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus
12h 6m
£28–51
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
11h 30m
£73–164
Drive 277.6 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to Chestercar 277.6 mi
5h 36m
£69–99
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 24m
£70–252
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
9h 45m
£142–272
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Par to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 16m
£124–328
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NQY - LPL
8h 48m
£65–364
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane NQY - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Chestertrain
14h 5m
£101–397

Cornwall to Chester by train

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Distance: 327.3 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

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 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roundabout to Chester Bus Interchange via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, Plymouth Coach Station, Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 12h 6m.

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