There are 8 ways to get from Portishead to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Chester / ...
4h 24m£102–156Bus via Birmingham
cheapest- Take the bus from Combe Road to Bus Stationbus X4
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus
7h 8m£20–33Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
6h 17m£33–83Drive 145.2 mi
- Drive from Portishead to Chestercar 145.2 mi
3h 10m£37–53Fly to Liverpool
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
6h 18m£62–150Train via Stafford
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Staffordtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
5h 18m£72–109Bus, train
- Take the bus from Combe Road to Bus Stationbus X4
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain
6h 25m£56–99Fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 49m£67–168
Portishead to Chester by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portishead to Chester is to bus via Birmingham which costs £19 - £35 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Portishead to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Portishead to Chester. However, there are services departing from Combe Road and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Portishead to Chester. However, there are services departing from Severn Tunnel Junction and arriving at Chester via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Portishead and Chester is 169 miles. The road distance is 146.1 miles.
The best way to get from Portishead to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £100 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Portishead to Chester, including transfers.
Portishead to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Portishead to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
The best way to get from Portishead to Chester is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 17m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Portishead, England and Chester, England?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Newport (S Wales) to Chester every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Combe Road to Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 17m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Liverpool via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–190
Flights from Bristol Airport to Liverpool via Isle Of Man
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £50–190
Flights from Bristol Airport to Liverpool via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–190
Flights from Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Friday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £65–130
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Airport to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Portishead to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Portishead to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portishead to Chester is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Portishead to Chester.
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