The average bus between Bristol Temple Meads and Chester takes 6h 39m and the fastest bus takes 4h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol Temple Meads 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 Bristol Temple Meads and Chester. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol Temple Meads is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Chester at 5:20 AM. All services require a transfer at The Haymarket and take an average of 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bristol Temple Meads 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 Bristol Temple Meads to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads station and arriving at Chester station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
Bristol Temple Meads to Chester bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol Temple Meads to Chester bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.
The distance between Bristol Temple Meads and Chester is 194.8 km. The road distance is 268 km.
You can take a bus from Temple Meads Stn to Chester Bus Interchange via The Haymarket, Bristol Bus Station, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 6h 1m.