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 - £50 and takes 11h 5m.

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 - £110.

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 Penzance Bus Station and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Bristol Bus Station and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

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 5m.

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 5m and costs £55 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m 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 FlixBus, depart from Penzance 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 5m and costs £55 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £25 - £50 and takes 11h 5m.

Where does the Penzance to Chester bus arrive?

Penzance to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol 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?

Book your Penzance to Chester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 998+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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 Penzance to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
8h 5m
£56–368
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus
11h 5m
£25–48
Drive 318.2 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Chestercar 318.2 mi
6h 18m
£77–111
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
6h 40m
£63–258
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 26m
£166–227
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 423 / ...
13h 56m
£49–74
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
10h 21m
£69–304
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 42m
£91–318
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
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
10h 8m
£78–340
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
11h 16m
£65–380

Penzance to Chester by train

105Weekly Trains

8h 5mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Penzance to Chester.

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Distance: 367.7 mi
Duration: 8h 5m

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 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penzance Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Bristol Bus Station and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 11h 5m.

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