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 54m.

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 54m 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 London Heathrow Airport and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

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 18m.

How far is it from Guildford to Chester?

The distance between Guildford and Chester is 211 miles. The road distance is 192.8 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 18m and costs £80 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m 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 18m and costs £80 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs and takes 7h 21m, you could also fly, which costs £110 - £390 and takes 7h 7m.

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 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m 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 1016+ 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 Waterlootrain Guildford - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 18m
£81–204
Drive 191.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Guildford to Chestercar 191.6 mi
3h 54m
£47–68
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus
7h 21m
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 2m
£72–226
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 13m
£93–278
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 551 / ...
7h 40m
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 46m
£72–204
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
7h 7m
£114–383
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 13m
£109–231

Guildford to Chester by train and subway

85Weekly Services

4h 18mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 209.9 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

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 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Chester Bus Interchange via Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 7h 21m.

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