There are 3 ways to get from Bristol to Chesil Beach by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Upweytrain Gloucester - Weymouth / ...
2h 33m£65–108Drive 68 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bristol to Chesil Beachcar 68 mi
1h 46m£17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G18
- Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
4h 7m£60–82
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Chesil Beach is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Chesil Beach is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £16 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Chesil Beach station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at South Station via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Chesil Beach. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Upwey via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Bristol and Chesil Beach is 91 miles. The road distance is 68.4 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Chesil Beach without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £65 - £110.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Bristol to Chesil Beach, including transfers.
Bristol to Chesil Beach bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Chesil Beach train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Chesil Beach is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £85 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Chesil Beach, England?
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Upwey every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Chesil Beach via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station in around 4h 7m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Upwey
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bristol to Chesil Beach bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.
Bristol to Chesil Beach train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Upwey station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Chesil Beach is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Bristol to Chesil Beach.
There are 1432+ hotels available in Chesil Beach.