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

The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Chester is to bus via Birmingham which costs £12 - £28 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Gloucester and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Chester. However, there are services departing from Transport Hub and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Gloucester and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Chester. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Chester via Birmingham New Street and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Gloucester to Chester?

The distance between Gloucester and Chester is 125 miles. The road distance is 113.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gloucester to Chester without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 2h 46m and costs £27 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Gloucester to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Chester bus from?

Gloucester to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Transport Hub station.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Chester train from?

Gloucester to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.

Train or bus from Gloucester to Chester?

The best way to get from Gloucester to Chester is to train via Crewe which takes 2h 46m and costs £27 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £55 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Gloucester to Chester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gloucester to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gloucester to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Chester is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Gloucester to Chester.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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Gloucester to Chester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Gloucester to Chester by train, bus, or car

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New StreetCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to CreweBirmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 46m
£28–108
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Newhall StUk077
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Chester Bus InterchangeUk021 / ...
4h 55m
£12–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station100
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange423 / ...
4h 30m
£24–52
Drive 113 mi
1. Drive from Gloucester to Chester113 mi
2h 27m
£28–40
Train
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New StreetCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to ChesterBirmingham International - Chester / ...
3h 55m
£36–95

Gloucester to Chester by train

115Weekly Trains

2h 46mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Gloucester to Chester.

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Distance: 124.7 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

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 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station in around 4h 30m.

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