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 7h 11m.

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 Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. 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 25m and costs £100 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m 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 National Express, depart from 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 25m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 47m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Portishead to Chester bus arrive?

Portishead to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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 1149+ 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 25m
£102–156
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Combe Road to Bus Stationbus X4
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
7h 11m
£18–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 423 / ...
6h 47m
£34–83
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 37m
£57–160
Bus, train via Stafford
1. Take the bus from Sainsburys to The Centrebus X4
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
5h 37m
£81–122
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 31m
£55–98
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 56m
£62–178

Portishead to Chester by bus

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6h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 168.1 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Combe Road to Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 47m.

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