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

The cheapest way to get from Alton to Chester is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alton to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Alton and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Alton to Chester. However, there are services departing from Drayman's Way and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Guildford station, London Heathrow Airport and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Alton and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Alton to Chester. However, there are services departing from Alton and arriving at Chester via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Alton to Chester?

The distance between Alton and Chester is 228 miles. The road distance is 194.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alton to Chester without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 27m and costs £80 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Alton to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alton to Chester bus from?

Alton to Chester bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.

Where do I catch the Alton to Chester train from?

Alton to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Alton station.

Train, bus or fly from Alton to Chester?

The best way to get from Alton to Chester is to train via London which takes 4h 27m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 19m, you could also fly, which costs £110 - £500 and takes 7h 13m.

Where does the Alton to Chester bus arrive?

Alton to Chester bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Alton to Chester train arrive?

Alton to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Alton to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Alton to Chester is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Alton to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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Alton to Chester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 13 bus

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Alton to London Waterlootrain Alton - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 27m
£81–161
Drive 193.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alton to Chestercar 193.1 mi
3h 59m
£47–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus
8h 19m
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 25m
£84–296
Train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
6h 4m
£94–140
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham Internationaltrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
6h 43m
£93–153
Line 13 bus, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 35m
£104–224
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
7h 13m
£118–499
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
7h 43m
£103–287

Alton to Chester by train and subway

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Distance: 226.9 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Alton, Hampshire, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Alton to Chester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drayman's Way to Chester Bus Interchange via Guildford station, Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 8h 19m.

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