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

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Chester is to bus which costs £25 - £95 and takes 9h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Chester is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Chester?

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 Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

How far is it from Swanage to Chester?

The distance between Swanage and Chester is 314 miles. The road distance is 219.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanage to Chester without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs £80 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Swanage to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Chester bus from?

Swanage to Chester bus services, operated by More Bus, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Swanage to Chester?

The best way to get from Swanage to Chester is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs £80 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £95 and takes 9h 6m.

Where does the Swanage to Chester bus arrive?

Swanage to Chester bus services, operated by More Bus, arrive at Bournemouth Station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Chester is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Swanage to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 964+ hotels available in Chester.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Swanage 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 Wareham to London WaterlooWeymouth - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Euston to ChesterLondon Euston - Chester / ...
6h 41m
£84–280
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Station50
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Newhall St
4. Take the bus from Newhall St to Chester Bus Interchange
9h 6m
£25–93
Drive 217.9 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Chester217.9 mi
4h 46m
£54–77
Bus, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
5h 45m
£82–200
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Station50
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Stafford
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chester
7h 19m
£98–287
Bus, train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Station50
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham International
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Chester
7h 57m
£142–347
Bus, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)SOU - LPL
7h 42m
£95–236
Bus, bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
7h 29m
£76–270
Bus, train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Station
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Central
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)BRS - LPL
9h 58m
£100–272

Swanage to Chester by bus, train, and subway

85Weekly Services

6h 41mAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Swanage to Chester.

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Distance: 312.1 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

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, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Bournemouth Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Newhall St in around 9h 6m.

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