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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Bristol is to bus which costs £24 - £60 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Bristol is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Crewe and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Chester to Bristol?

The distance between Chester and Bristol is 163 miles. The road distance is 145.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Bristol without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 3h 26m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Chester to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Bristol bus from?

Chester to Bristol bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Bristol train from?

Chester to Bristol train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Crewe station.

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Bristol?

The best way to get from Chester to Bristol is to train via Birmingham which takes 3h 26m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 5h 5m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Chester to Bristol bus arrive?

Chester to Bristol bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where does the Chester to Bristol train arrive?

Chester to Bristol train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Chester to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Bristol is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Chester to Bristol.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bristol?

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 26m
£69–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Ukn21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
5h 5m
£25–58
Drive 144.4 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Bristolcar 144.4 mi
3h 5m
£36–52
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
5h 12m
£61–150
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
3h 33m
£64–115
Train #2
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 49m
£76–116
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
5h 50m
£67–167

Chester to Bristol by train

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Distance: 162.4 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Bristol Temple Meads via Crewe and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Bus Station via Birmingham - Jennens Road and Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 5m.

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