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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Chester is to bus which costs £65 - £150 and takes 12h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Chester is to drive which takes 6h 18m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Lordswood Rd and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

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 8h 1m.

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 8h 1m and costs £160 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m 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 National Express, depart from Bus 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 8h 1m and costs £160 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £150 and takes 12h 45m.

Where does the Penzance to Chester bus arrive?

Penzance to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd 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 - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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
8h 1m
£169–285
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lordswood Rdbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
12h 45m
£66–149
Drive 318.1 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Chestercar 318.1 mi
6h 18m
£78–113
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 4m
£79–250
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Penzance to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
9h 28m
£164–304
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NQY - LPL
9h 5m
£74–342
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
8h 1m
£145–329
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
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
15h 6m
£100–365

Penzance to Chester by train

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Distance: 367.6 mi
Duration: 8h 1m

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 8h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Lordswood Rd and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 12h 45m.

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