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 £17 - £35 and takes 6h 47m.

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 11m 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 47m.

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 24m and costs £100 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m 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.

Train, bus or fly from Portishead to Chester?

The best way to get from Portishead to Chester is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 6h 47m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £200 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Portishead to Chester bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portishead to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Portishead to Chester is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Portishead to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1289+ hotels available in Chester.

Portishead to Chester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Portishead 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 Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
4h 24m
£102–156
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 47m
£18–31
Drive 145.2 mi
1. Drive from Portishead to Chestercar 145.2 mi
3h 11m
£36–52
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
6h 41m
£64–193
Bus, train via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Sainsbury's to The Centrebus X4
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
4h 31m
£75–135
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 29m
£56–98
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
£32–74
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
7h 12m
£64–191

Portishead to Chester by bus

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6h 47mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 168.1 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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 Bristol Bus Station and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 6h 47m.

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