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

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  1. Train via Bristol

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain train
    3h 53m
    £80–147

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 423
    7h 5m
    £31–72

  3. Drive 141.3 mi

    1. Drive from Swindon to Chestercar car 141.3 mi
    3h
    £35–51

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    5h 7m
    £113–323

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chestertrain train
    4h 53m
    £72–125

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain train
    4h 59m
    £70–116

Swindon to Chester by train

Calendar204Weekly Trains
Duration3h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 53m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange once daily. Tickets cost £26–65 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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