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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Chester is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 7h 29m.

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 48m 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 Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

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 195.5 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 - £120.

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 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Heathrow Terminal 2, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 52m, you could also fly, which costs £120 - £480 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 48m to drive from Guildford to Chester.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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

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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 Waterlootrain Guildford - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 16m
£73–119
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk920
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
7h 29m
£25–37
Bus via Heathrow Terminal 2
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
6h 52m
£33–54
Drive 194.3 mi
1. Drive from Guildford to Chestercar 194.3 mi
3h 48m
£48–69
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 3m
£76–276
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
5h 24m
£81–128
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
6h 21m
£79–184
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
6h 22m
£123–474
Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
6h 50m
£385–644

Guildford to Chester by train

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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 Station, 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 Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 52m.

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