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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Chester is to bus which costs £22 - £65 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Chester is to fly and train which takes 4h 1m and costs £85 - £260.

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 Bristol Bus Station and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

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 21m.

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 21m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m 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 National Express, 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 21m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £65 and takes 8h 15m, you could also fly, which costs £120 - £310 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Exeter to Chester bus arrive?

Exeter to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, 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 18m 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?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1289+ 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 Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 21m
£111–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus
8h 15m
£23–62
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
7h 10m
£57–124
Drive 213.1 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Chestercar 213.1 mi
4h 18m
£52–75
Fly Exeter to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
4h 1m
£87–259
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
6h 27m
£105–193
Fly Exeter to Liverpool
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EXT - LPL
7h 40m
£122–301
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 5m
£131–281

Exeter to Chester by train

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4h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 237.7 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Chester Bus Interchange via Bristol Bus Station and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 8h 15m.

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