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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Chester is to bus via Bristol which costs £19 - £45 and takes 6h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Chester is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Chester. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Chester via Birmingham New Street and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Exeter to Chester?

The distance between Exeter and Chester is 239 miles. The road distance is 214.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Chester without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 19m and costs £50 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Exeter to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Chester bus from?

Exeter to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Chester train from?

Exeter to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Chester?

The best way to get from Exeter to Chester is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 19m and costs £50 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £19 - £45 and takes 6h 57m, you could also fly, which costs £110 - £310 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Exeter to Chester bus arrive?

Exeter to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Chester train arrive?

Exeter to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Chester is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Exeter to Chester.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Exeter to Chester?

Book your Exeter to Chester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 947+ hotels available in Chester.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Exeter to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New StreetPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to CreweBirmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 19m
£55–202
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Chester Bus Interchange
6h 57m
£19–42
Drive 213.1 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Chester213.1 mi
4h 17m
£53–76
Fly Exeter to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
4h 22m
£91–292
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff CentralExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ChesterCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
6h 25m
£88–189
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange423 / ...
7h 25m
£22–60
Fly Exeter to Liverpool
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Liverpool (LPL)EXT - LPL
6h 46m
£111–308
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
7h 16m
£101–224

Exeter to Chester by train

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4h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 237.6 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station and Newhall St in around 6h 57m.

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