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How to get fromSomerset to Chesterby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Somerset to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New StreettrainPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to CrewetrainBirmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    5h 7m
    £42–179

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bridgwater Huntworth Lane M5 to Bristol Cabot Circus S4bus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
    3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Chester Bus Interchangebus
    7h 6m
    £15–40

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Verriers to Birmingham Coach Stationbus101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus423 / ...
    6h 10m
    £31–68

  4. Drive 176.3 mi

    1. Drive from Somerset to Chestercar176.3 mi
    3h 42m
    £43–62

  5. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Bridgwater Huntworth Lane M5 to Bristol Airport Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)planeBRS - LPL
    6h 15m
    £71–148

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Weston-super-Mare to Newport (S Wales)trainExeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to ChestertrainCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    8h 8m
    £53–132

Somerset to Chester by bus and train

Calendar151Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Somerset, England and Chester, England?

You can take a bus from A38 to Chester via Market House, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Verriers to Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 10m.

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