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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Chester is to bus via Birmingham which costs £24 - £65 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Chester. However, there are services departing from Regent Circus and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Chester. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Chester via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Swindon to Chester?

The distance between Swindon and Chester is 192 miles. The road distance is 142.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Chester without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 39m and costs £45 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Swindon to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Chester bus from?

Swindon to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Chester train from?

Swindon to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Chester?

The best way to get from Swindon to Chester is to train via Bristol which takes 3h 39m and costs £45 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £24 - £65 and takes 6h 47m.

Where does the Swindon to Chester bus arrive?

Swindon to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Swindon to Chester train arrive?

Swindon to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Chester is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Swindon to Chester.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Swindon to Chester?

Book your Swindon to Chester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 978+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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

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Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
3h 39m
£49–178
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Regent Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Chester Bus Interchangebus
6h 47m
£24–65
Drive 141.3 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Chestercar 141.3 mi
2h 58m
£35–50
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
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
£106–376
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chestertrain
4h 52m
£43–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 423
6h 57m
£31–62
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
6h 35m
£86–174

Swindon to Chester by train

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3h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 190.9 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Chester via Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regent Circus to Chester Bus Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Newhall St in around 6h 47m.

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