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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Chester is to bus which costs £35 - £100 and takes 7h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Chester is to fly and train which takes 4h and costs £85 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bargate and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via The Broadway and Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Chester. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Chester via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Southampton to Chester?

The distance between Southampton and Chester is 219 miles. The road distance is 197.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs £100 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Southampton to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Chester bus from?

Southampton to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Chester train from?

Southampton to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Southampton to Chester?

The best way to get from Southampton to Chester is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 7h 39m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £240 and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the Southampton to Chester bus arrive?

Southampton to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Southampton to Chester train arrive?

Southampton to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Chester is 197 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Southampton to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1040+ hotels available in Chester.

Southampton to Chester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Southampton to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 53m
£107–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Chester Bus Interchangebus B7
7h 39m
£38–100
Drive 196.3 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Chestercar 196.3 mi
4h 13m
£48–69
Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
4h
£86–179
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
6h 5m
£95–174
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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
5h 28m
£91–285
Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
6h 32m
£101–231

Southampton to Chester by train

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Distance: 217.7 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Chester via Stafford in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Chester Bus Interchange once daily. Tickets cost £35–95 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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