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

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Chester is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 10h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Chester is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Dorset and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Chester. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Tesco, Seldown Coach Station, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Dorset and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Chester. However, there are services departing from Moreton (Dorset) and arriving at Chester via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Dorset to Chester?

The distance between Dorset and Chester is 317 miles. The road distance is 208.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorset to Chester without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £130 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Dorset to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Chester bus from?

Dorset to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Chester train from?

Dorset to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Moreton (Dorset) station.

Train or bus from Dorset to Chester?

The best way to get from Dorset to Chester is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £130 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 10h 37m.

Where does the Dorset to Chester bus arrive?

Dorset to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Dorset to Chester train arrive?

Dorset to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Dorset to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Chester is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Dorset to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1103+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
6h 6m
£130–252
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Birmingham Centre - Jennens Roadbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus
10h 37m
£32–80
Drive 207.6 mi
1. Drive from Dorset to Chestercar 207.6 mi
4h 30m
£51–73
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 42m
£109–248
Train via Kings Statue
1. Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
7h 10m
£121–245
Train #2
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)train Weymouth - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
8h 30m
£101–188
Train #3
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
8h 41m
£115–189
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
10h 3m
£100–213

Dorset to Chester by bus

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10h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 315.2 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Chester via Moreton (Dorset), London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Chester Bus Interchange via Tesco, Bus Station, Seldown Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, and Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road in around 10h 37m.

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