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

The cheapest way to get from Wantage to Chester is to bus via Birmingham which costs £20 - £40 and takes 7h 2m.

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 1m 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 33m.

How far is it from Wantage to Chester?

The distance between Wantage and Chester is 160 miles. The road distance is 156.3 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 4h 59m and costs £40 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m 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 Oxford Bus Company, depart from Market Place station.

Where does the Wantage to Chester bus arrive?

Wantage to Chester bus services, operated by Oxford Bus Company, arrive at Westgate station.

Can I drive from Wantage to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Wantage to Chester is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Wantage to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 964+ 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 IslandS9 / ...
2. Take the train from Oxford to Stafford
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chester
4h 59m
£42–111
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Newhall StUk920
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Chester Bus InterchangeUk021 / ...
7h 2m
£20–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Market Place to WestgateX1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange423 / ...
6h 33m
£30–62
Drive 155.4 mi
1. Drive from Wantage to Chester155.4 mi
3h 1m
£38–55
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
5h 57m
£103–313

Wantage to Chester by bus and train

92Weekly Services

4h 59mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 159.5 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Market Place to Chester Bus Interchange via Westgate and Gloucester Green Bus Station in around 6h 33m.

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