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

The cheapest way to get from Newbury to Chester is to bus which costs £28 - £70 and takes 7h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newbury to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Newbury and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Newbury to Chester. However, there are services departing from Park Way and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Becquerel Avenue Terminus, Redbridge Park and Ride and Gloucester Green Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Newbury and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Newbury to Chester. However, there are services departing from Newbury and arriving at Chester via London Paddington, Tottenham Court Road station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Newbury to Chester?

The distance between Newbury and Chester is 235 miles. The road distance is 168.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newbury to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £80 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Newbury to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newbury to Chester bus from?

Newbury to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Newbury to Chester train from?

Newbury to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newbury station.

Train or bus from Newbury to Chester?

The best way to get from Newbury to Chester is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs £80 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £70 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Newbury to Chester bus arrive?

Newbury to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Newbury to Chester train arrive?

Newbury to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Newbury to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Newbury to Chester is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Newbury to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1011+ hotels available in Chester.

Newbury to Chester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 6 ways to get from Newbury to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newbury to London Paddingtontrain Newbury - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 6m
£80–276
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 423
7h 19m
£29–66
Drive 167.6 mi
1. Drive from Newbury to Chestercar 167.6 mi
3h 18m
£40–58
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Newbury to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 15m
£94–331
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Reading to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
5h 6m
£46–259
Line 1 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Newbury Wharf to Station Roadbus 1
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Chestertrain
6h 35m
£43–147

Newbury to Chester by train

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5h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 233.9 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Newbury, West Berkshire, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Newbury to Chester via London Paddington, Tottenham Court Road Station, Tottenham Court Road station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange twice daily. Tickets cost £24–60 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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