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

The cheapest way to get from Frome to Chester is to bus via Birmingham which costs £13 - £26 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Frome to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Frome and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Frome to Chester. However, there are services departing from Memorial Theatre Complex and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station, Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Frome and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Frome to Chester. However, there are services departing from Frome and arriving at Chester via Bristol Temple Meads and Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Frome to Chester?

The distance between Frome and Chester is 197 miles. The road distance is 165.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Frome to Chester without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £90 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Frome to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frome to Chester bus from?

Frome to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Frome to Chester train from?

Frome to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Frome station.

Train or bus from Frome to Chester?

The best way to get from Frome to Chester is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 33m.

Where does the Frome to Chester bus arrive?

Frome to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Frome to Chester train arrive?

Frome to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Frome to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Frome to Chester is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Frome to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1016+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Frome to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
5h 33m
£91–139
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
8h
£14–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 423 / ...
7h 33m
£31–76
Drive 164.4 mi
1. Drive from Frome to Chestercar 164.4 mi
3h 37m
£41–59
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Frome to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
7h 6m
£71–196
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Memorial Theatre Complex to Bus Stationbus D2 / ...
2. Take the train from Bath Spa to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain
6h 17m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Frome to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 19m
£80–203
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 56m
£109–230

Frome to Chester by train

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5h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 196.1 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Frome, Somerset, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Frome to Chester via Bristol Temple Meads and Stafford in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Memorial Theatre Complex to Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 33m.

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