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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Chester is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Chester?

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

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Chester. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Chester via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Guildford to Chester?

The distance between Guildford and Chester is 211 miles. The road distance is 195 miles.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £70 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Guildford to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Chester bus from?

Guildford to Chester bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Chester train from?

Guildford to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.

Train, bus or fly from Guildford to Chester?

The best way to get from Guildford to Chester is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £70 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs and takes 6h 57m, you could also fly, which costs £110 - £330 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Guildford to Chester bus arrive?

Guildford to Chester bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Guildford to Chester train arrive?

Guildford to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Guildford to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Chester is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Guildford to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 964+ hotels available in Chester.

Guildford to Chester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Guildford to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Guildford to London WaterlooGuildford - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to ChesterLondon Euston - Chester / ...
4h 16m
£71–202
Drive 193.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Guildford to Chester193.9 mi
3h 46m
£48–69
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Chester Bus Interchange
6h 57m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
4h 55m
£71–231
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Guildford to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Stafford
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chester
5h 20m
£50–268
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange551 / ...
7h 37m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)LGW - LPL
6h 34m
£73–175
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)LHR - LPL
6h 22m
£114–327
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
5h 15m
£94–218

Guildford to Chester by train and subway

85Weekly Services

4h 16mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 209.9 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Chester via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Chester Bus Interchange via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Newhall St in around 6h 57m.

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