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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Chester is to bus via Bristol which costs £25 - £70 and takes 10h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Chester is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 14m and costs £70 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance to Chester. However, there are services departing from Albert Pier Road and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Chester. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Chester via Plymouth, Birmingham New Street and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

How far is it from Penzance to Chester?

The distance between Penzance and Chester is 370 miles. The road distance is 320 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Chester without a car is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs £60 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Penzance to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Chester bus from?

Penzance to Chester bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Albert Pier Road station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Chester train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Chester?

The best way to get from Penzance to Chester is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs £60 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £25 - £70 and takes 10h 19m.

Where does the Penzance to Chester bus arrive?

Penzance to Chester bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Penzance to Chester train arrive?

Penzance to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Chester is 320 miles. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Penzance to Chester.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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Penzance to Chester - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Penzance to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
7h 56m
£61–274
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Chester Bus Interchangebus
10h 19m
£26–70
Drive 318.2 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Chestercar 318.2 mi
6h 18m
£78–113
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 14m
£72–278
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Newport (S Wales)train Penzance - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
8h 33m
£146–382
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 423 / ...
12h 35m
£45–75
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NQY - LPL
9h 34m
£80–306
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 45m
£94–354
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane NQY - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
4. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
9h 33m
£89–332
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Albert Pier Road to Newquay Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane NQY - LBA
3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Chestertrain
10h 50m
£81–348

Penzance to Chester by train

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Distance: 367.6 mi
Duration: 7h 56m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Chester via Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albert Pier Road to Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station and Newhall St in around 10h 19m.

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