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

The cheapest way to get from Bodmin to Chester is to bus which costs £29 - £55 and takes 10h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bodmin to Chester is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct train between Bodmin and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Bodmin to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bodmin Parkway and arriving at Chester via Plymouth, Birmingham New Street and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Bodmin to Chester?

The distance between Bodmin and Chester is 322 miles. The road distance is 272.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bodmin to Chester without a car is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs £140 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Bodmin to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bodmin to Chester bus from?

Bodmin to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dennison Road Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Bodmin to Chester train from?

Bodmin to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bodmin Parkway station.

Train, bus or fly from Bodmin to Chester?

The best way to get from Bodmin to Chester is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs £140 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £55 and takes 10h 46m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £240 and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the Bodmin to Chester bus arrive?

Bodmin to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Bodmin to Chester train arrive?

Bodmin to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Bodmin to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bodmin to Chester is 273 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Bodmin to Chester.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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Bodmin to Chester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Bodmin and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Bodmin to Chester. However, there are services departing from Dennison Road Car Park and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Plymouth Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.

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There are 8 ways to get from Bodmin to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
7h 18m
£149–255
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circusbus Fal
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
4. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus
10h 46m
£29–52
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 104
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
10h 38m
£72–163
Drive 271.3 mi
1. Drive from Bodmin to Chestercar 271.3 mi
5h 30m
£66–95
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 4m
£81–191
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Penzance - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
9h 35m
£143–263
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NQY - LPL
8h 6m
£85–233
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 19m
£135–266

Bodmin to Chester by bus and train

111Weekly Services

7h 18mAverage Duration

£149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 320.2 mi
Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Mount Folly to Chester via Bodmin Parkway Station, Bodmin Parkway, Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Chester Bus Interchange via Plymouth Coach Station, Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 10h 46m.

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