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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Chester is to bus which costs £29 - £70 and takes 6h 57m.

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 3h 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 Spring Gardens and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Market Place and Gloucester Green Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

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 Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Swindon to Chester?

The distance between Swindon and Chester is 193 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 which takes 4h 23m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m 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 National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus 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 which takes 4h 23m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £70 and takes 6h 57m.

Where does the Swindon to Chester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Swindon to Chester train arrive?

Swindon to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Chester is 142 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Swindon to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 298+ hotels available in Chester.

Swindon to Chester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Newport (S Wales)train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
4h 23m
£57–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 423
6h 57m
£30–67
Drive 141.3 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Chestercar 141.3 mi
3h
£35–50
Train, fly
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 24m
£98–370
Train via Birmingham
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
£36–123
Train #2
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
4h 59m
£51–118

Swindon to Chester by train

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4h 23mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 192 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Chester via Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange twice daily. Tickets cost £25–60 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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