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How to get fromWantage to Chesterby bus, train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the bus from Seesen Way to Osney Islandbus bus S9 / ...
    2. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain train
    4h 16m
    £62–118

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Market Place to George Streetbus bus S9 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus
    6h 35m
    £16–27

  3. Drive 146.3 mi

    1. Drive from Wantage to Chestercar car 146.3 mi
    3h 25m
    £36–52

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway 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 47m
    £105–358

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Market Place to Railway Stationbus bus X1
    2. Take the train from Oxford to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain train
    5h 40m
    £71–108

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Market Place to Railway Stationbus bus X1
    2. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Chestertrain train
    6h 19m
    £70–122

Wantage to Chester by bus and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Market Place to Chester Bus Interchange via George Street, Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop, and Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 6h 35m.

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