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

The cheapest way to get from Wantage to Chester is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 6h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wantage to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Wantage and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Wantage to Chester. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Frideswide Square, Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Wantage to Chester?

The distance between Wantage and Chester is 161 miles. The road distance is 147.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wantage to Chester without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 3m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Wantage to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wantage to Chester bus from?

Wantage to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop station.

Where does the Wantage to Chester bus arrive?

Wantage to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Can I drive from Wantage to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Wantage to Chester is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Wantage to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1094+ hotels available in Chester.

Wantage to Chester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Wantage to Chester by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Seesen Way to Osney Islandbus S9 / ...
2. Take the train from Oxford to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
5h 3m
£69–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk920 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
6h 39m
£18–32
Drive 146.3 mi
1. Drive from Wantage to Chestercar 146.3 mi
3h 25m
£36–52
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway 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 43m
£109–318
Bus, train via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Railway Stationbus X1
2. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chestertrain
5h 57m
£69–112

Wantage to Chester by bus and train

91Weekly Services

5h 3mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 159.6 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Market Place to Chester Bus Interchange via Osney Island, Frideswide Square, George Street, Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 6h 39m.

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