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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Chester is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 8h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Chester is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via London Heathrow Airport and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Chester via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Chester?

The distance between Bournemouth and Chester is 248 miles. The road distance is 208.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Chester without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £120 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Bournemouth to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Chester bus from?

Bournemouth to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Chester train from?

Bournemouth to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Chester?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Chester is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs £120 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 8h 1m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Chester bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Chester train arrive?

Bournemouth to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Chester is 208 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Bournemouth to Chester.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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Bournemouth to Chester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Bournemouth to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
5h 23m
£125–179
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
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 1m
£37–76
Drive 206.9 mi
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Chestercar 206.9 mi
4h 29m
£50–73
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
4h 43m
£104–225
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
8h 1m
£91–166
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 54m
£88–318
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
6h 50m
£103–287

Bournemouth to Chester by train

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Distance: 246.3 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Chester via Stafford in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Chester Bus Interchange via London Heathrow Airport and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 8h 1m.

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