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How to get fromWorcester to Chesterby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train Hereford - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2h 31m
    £30–78

  2. Drive  85 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Worcester to Chestercar car 85 mi
    2h 2m
    £22–31

  3. Line 144 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Foregate Street Station to Bromsgrove Bus Stationbus bus 144
    2. Take the bus from Bromsgrove Bus Station to New Street Stationbus bus X20
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 830
    5h 29m

  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Smethwick Galton Bridge High Leveltrain train Worcester Foregate Street - Dorridge / ...
    2. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Crewetrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2h 57m
    £30–76

  5. Line 144 bus, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Worcester Bus Station to Bromsgrove Bus Stationbus bus 144
    2. Take the bus from Bromsgrove Bus Station to Albert Streetbus bus X20
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus
    5h 39m

Worcester to Chester by train

Calendar132Weekly Trains
Duration2h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 99.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 31m

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

You can take a train from Worcester Foregate Street to Chester via Birmingham New Street and Crewe in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Foregate Street Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Bromsgrove Bus Station, New Street Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 29m.

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