The average bus between Bath and Chester takes 8h 5m and the fastest bus takes 5h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bath to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Bath and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bath is at 6:38 PM which arrives into Chester at 5:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 8h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bath to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Chester station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
Bath to Chester bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.
Bath to Chester bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.
Book your Bath to Chester bus tickets online with First Bristol, Bath & the West, National Express and FlixBus.
The distance between Bath and Chester is 205.1 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road in around 6h 50m.