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

The cheapest way to get from Portishead to Chester is to bus via Birmingham which costs £19 - £35 and takes 6h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portishead to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Portishead and Chester?

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 Bristol Bus Station and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Portishead and Chester?

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 23m.

How far is it from Portishead to Chester?

The distance between Portishead and Chester is 169 miles. The road distance is 146.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portishead to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Portishead to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portishead to Chester bus from?

Portishead to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Portishead to Chester train from?

Portishead to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.

Train, bus or fly from Portishead to Chester?

The best way to get from Portishead to Chester is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 6h 46m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Portishead to Chester bus arrive?

Portishead to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Portishead to Chester train arrive?

Portishead to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.

Can I drive from Portishead to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Portishead to Chester is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Portishead to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1104+ hotels available in Chester.

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There are 8 ways to get from Portishead to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
4h 23m
£108–162
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
6h 46m
£20–33
Drive 145.2 mi
1. Drive from Portishead to Chestercar 145.2 mi
3h 10m
£36–52
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
6h 22m
£64–164
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Staffordtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
5h 12m
£78–116
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Combe Road to Bus Stationbus X4
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain
6h 28m
£61–104
Bus
1. Take the bus from Combe Road to Bus Stationbus X4
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gm3
3. Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Chester Bus Interchangebus Gma
8h 27m
£31–74
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 59m
£70–171

Portishead to Chester by bus

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Distance: 168.1 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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 £55–95 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Combe Road to Chester Bus Interchange via Bristol Bus Station and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 6h 46m.

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