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

The cheapest way to get from Worcester to Chester is to bus which costs £9 - £16 and takes 6h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Worcester to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Worcester and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Worcester station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Foregate Street Station and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Bromsgrove Bus Station and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Worcester and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Chester. However, there are services departing from Worcester Foregate Street and arriving at Chester via Smethwick Galton Bridge and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Worcester to Chester?

The distance between Worcester and Chester is 100 miles. The road distance is 85.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Worcester to Chester without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £30 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Worcester to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Worcester to Chester bus from?

Worcester to Chester bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Bromsgrove Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Worcester to Chester train from?

Worcester to Chester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Worcester Foregate Street station.

Train or bus from Worcester to Chester?

The best way to get from Worcester to Chester is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £30 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £16 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Worcester to Chester bus arrive?

Worcester to Chester bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Smallbrook Queensway station.

Where does the Worcester to Chester train arrive?

Worcester to Chester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level station.

Can I drive from Worcester to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Worcester to Chester is 85 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Worcester to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from Worcester to Chester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Worcester to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Worcester to Chester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Smethwick Galton Bridge High Leveltrain Worcester Foregate Street - Dorridge / ...
2. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Crewetrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 57m
£33–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bromsgrove Bus Station to Smallbrook Queenswaybus X20
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
6h 3m
£10–16
Drive 85 mi
1. Drive from Worcester to Chestercar 85 mi
2h 2m
£22–31
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
2h 58m
£34–73
Train #2
1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham New Streettrain Hereford - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
3h 41m
£39–82

Worcester to Chester by train

125Weekly Trains

2h 57mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Worcester to Chester.

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Distance: 98.9 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a train from Worcester Foregate Street to Chester via Smethwick Galton Bridge and Crewe in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Foregate Street Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Bromsgrove Bus Station, Smallbrook Queensway, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 6h 3m.

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