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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Chester is to bus which costs £22 - £60 and takes 4h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Chester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gloucester Green Bus Station station and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Chester. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Chester via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Oxford to Chester?

The distance between Oxford and Chester is 145 miles. The road distance is 141.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Chester without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £30 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Oxford to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Chester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oxford to Chester train from?

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

Train or bus from Oxford to Chester?

The best way to get from Oxford to Chester is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £30 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £60 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Oxford to Chester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oxford to Chester train arrive?

Oxford to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Chester is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Oxford to Chester.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 999+ hotels available in Chester.

Oxford to Chester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Oxford to Chester by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
3h 29m
£34–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 423
4h 20m
£22–60
Drive 140.6 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Chestercar 140.6 mi
2h 57m
£34–49
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
4h 12m
£27–119

Oxford to Chester by train

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3h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 143.7 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Chester via Stafford in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange twice daily. Tickets cost £22–60 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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