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 £28 - £55 and takes 6h 22m.

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 8m 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 Gloucester Green Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Wantage to Chester?

The distance between Wantage and Chester is 160 miles. The road distance is 154 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 2m and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m 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 National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where does the Wantage to Chester bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wantage to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Wantage to Chester is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Wantage to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 990+ 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 2m
£43–121
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 423
6h 22m
£28–51
Drive 153.1 mi
1. Drive from Wantage to Chestercar 153.1 mi
3h 8m
£38–55
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 50m
£99–311
Bus, train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Railway Stationbus X1
2. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Chestertrain
6h 11m
£40–122

Wantage to Chester by bus and train

91Weekly Services

5h 2mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 159.5 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

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

National Express operates a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange twice daily. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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