There are 7 ways to get from Devon to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
5h 18m£96–175Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk087
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
9h 31m£28–44Bus via Bristol
- Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
9h 17m£35–66Drive 219.9 mi
- Drive from Devon to Chestercar 219.9 mi
4h 38m£55–79Fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 11m£98–239Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Chester / ...
7h 49m£99–178Fly to Liverpool
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EXT - LPL
7h 44m£109–196
Devon to Chester by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Devon to Chester is to bus which costs £28 - £45 and takes 9h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Devon to Chester is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Devon to Chester. However, there are services departing from Coach House and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Exeter, Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Devon to Chester. However, there are services departing from Yeoford and arriving at Chester via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Devon and Chester is 250 miles. The road distance is 221.2 miles.
The best way to get from Devon to Chester without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 18m and costs £95 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Devon to Chester, including transfers.
Devon to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
Devon to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Devon to Chester is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 18m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 17m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £200 and takes 7h 44m.
What companies run services between Devon, England and Chester, England?
You can take a train from Yeoford to Chester via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach House to Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station, Exeter, Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 17m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £130–340
Flights from Exeter to Liverpool via Manchester Airport, Isle Of Man
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £190–600
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Exeter to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Devon to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Devon to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Devon to Chester is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Devon to Chester.
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