There are 8 ways to get from Swanage to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Wareham to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
6h 46m£109–225Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
9h 23m£55–138Drive 218.7 mi
- Drive from Swanage to Chestercar 218.7 mi
4h 49m£55–79Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 22m£110–258Train
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
7h 30m£118–169Train #2
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham Internationaltrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
8h 5m£118–183Line 50 bus, bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 42m£94–323Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Liverpool
- Take the train from Wareham to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
8h 30m£115–270
Swanage to Chester by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Chester is to bus which costs £55 - £140 and takes 9h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Swanage to Chester is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Chester. However, there are services departing from Wareham and arriving at Chester via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Swanage and Chester is 314 miles. The road distance is 220 miles.
The best way to get from Swanage to Chester without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 46m and costs £100 - £230.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Swanage to Chester, including transfers.
Swanage to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Swanage to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Wareham station.
The best way to get from Swanage to Chester is to train via London which takes 6h 46m and costs £100 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £140 and takes 9h 23m.
What companies run services between Swanage, England and Chester, England?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Chester via Wareham Station, Wareham, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 23m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £80–170
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Wareham to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Wareham to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–40
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Wareham to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–40
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Swanage to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Swanage to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Chester is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Swanage to Chester.
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