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How to get fromGloucester to Chesterby train, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Gloucester to Chester by train, car, or bus

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2h 44m
    £52–98

  2. Drive 113.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gloucester to Chestercar car 113.2 mi
    2h 29m
    £28–40

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chestertrain train Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
    3h 54m
    £58–99

  4. Line 33 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Oswald's Priory Ruins to Cantilupe Roadbus bus 32 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cantilupe Road to Railway Stationbus bus 33
    3. Take the train from Hereford to Chestertrain train
    5h 8m
    £40–72

Gloucester to Chester by train

Calendar111Weekly Trains
Duration2h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 124.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a train from Gloucester to Chester via Birmingham New Street and Crewe in around 2h 44m.

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