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

The cheapest way to get from Painswick to Chester is to bus via Birmingham which costs £15 - £35 and takes 6h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Painswick to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Painswick and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Painswick to Chester. However, there are services departing from St Mary's Church and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Rotunda, Arle Court Transport Hub and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Painswick to Chester?

The distance between Painswick and Chester is 141 miles. The road distance is 119.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Painswick to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £30 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Painswick to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Painswick to Chester bus from?

Painswick to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Transport Hub station.

Train or bus from Painswick to Chester?

The best way to get from Painswick to Chester is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £30 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £55 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Painswick to Chester bus arrive?

Painswick to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Painswick to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Painswick to Chester is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Painswick to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 964+ hotels available in Chester.

Painswick to Chester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 66 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Painswick 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 Stroud (Glos) to Cheltenham Spa
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
4h 3m
£33–121
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cheltenham to Newhall StUk077
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Chester Bus InterchangeUk021 / ...
6h 21m
£16–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange423 / ...
6h 1m
£27–52
Drive 118.6 mi
1. Drive from Painswick to Chester118.6 mi
2h 32m
£29–42
Line 66 bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Mary's Church to Promenade66
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chester
5h 5m
£37–101

Painswick to Chester by bus and train

88Weekly Services

4h 3mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Painswick to Chester.

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Distance: 140 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a bus from St Mary's Church to Chester via Merrywalks, Stroud (Glos), Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Mary's Church to Chester Bus Interchange via Rotunda, Arle Court Transport Hub, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 1m.

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