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

The cheapest way to get from Sherborne to Chester is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 9h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sherborne to Chester is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Sherborne and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Sherborne to Chester. However, there are services departing from Greenhill and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Sherborne and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Sherborne to Chester. However, there are services departing from Sherborne and arriving at Chester via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Sherborne to Chester?

The distance between Sherborne and Chester is 300 miles. The road distance is 185.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sherborne to Chester without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £110 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Sherborne to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sherborne to Chester bus from?

Sherborne to Chester bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sherborne to Chester train from?

Sherborne to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Sherborne station.

Train or bus from Sherborne to Chester?

The best way to get from Sherborne to Chester is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 9h 1m.

Where does the Sherborne to Chester bus arrive?

Sherborne to Chester bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Sherborne to Chester train arrive?

Sherborne to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Sherborne to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Sherborne to Chester is 185 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Sherborne to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from Sherborne to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1053+ hotels available in Chester.

Sherborne to Chester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Sherborne to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sherborne to London Waterlootrain Yeovil Junction - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
5h 28m
£110–224
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
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
9h 1m
£21–36
Drive 184.2 mi
1. Drive from Sherborne to Chestercar 184.2 mi
4h 14m
£45–65
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Sherborne to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h
£109–232
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Temple Meads Stnbus 376
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain
7h 43m
£67–120
Bus, train via Stoke-on-Trent
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Temple Meads Stnbus 376
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Stoke-on-Trenttrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 84
9h 36m
£78–112
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sherborne 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
5h 39m
£109–309
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sherborne to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 16m
£107–320
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Sherborne to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
8h 38m
£105–272

Sherborne to Chester by train and subway

85Weekly Services

5h 28mAverage Duration

£110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 297.8 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Sherborne, Dorset, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Sherborne to Chester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greenhill to Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 9h 1m.

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