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How to get fromExeter to Chesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    4h 18m
    £95–164

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Exeter to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk087
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus Ukn21 / ...
    7h 55m
    £27–41

  3. Bus via Bristol

    1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 830
    7h 19m
    £32–62

  4. Drive  213.1 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Chestercar car 213.1 mi
    4h 18m
    £53–77

  5. Fly to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EXT - LPL
    6h 56m
    £110–218

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    6h 28m
    £98–166

  7. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    7h 48m
    £94–220

Exeter to Chester by train

Calendar125Weekly Trains
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 237.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Chester via Birmingham New Street and Crewe in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 19m.

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