There are 6 ways to get from Chester to Dorset by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth
5h 37m£122–215Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G29
- Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Stationbus G30
9h 38m£32–55Drive 208.3 mi
- Drive from Chester to Dorsetcar 208.3 mi
4h 28m£52–75Train, fly
- Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
- Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Weymouthtrain
6h 57m£113–266Train
- Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain Chester - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
8h 29m£106–172Train #2
- Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
8h 42m£90–163
Chester to Dorset by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Dorset is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Dorset is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Chester and Dorset is 317 miles. The road distance is 209.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Dorset without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 37m and costs £120 - £220.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Chester to Dorset, including transfers.
Chester to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Chester to Dorset train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
The best way to get from Chester to Dorset is to train via London which takes 5h 37m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 38m.
What companies run services between Chester, England and Dorset, England?
You can take a train from Chester to Dorset via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and South Station in around 9h 38m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Chester to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–95
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Chester to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Glastonbury Festival Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Chester to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.
Chester to Dorset train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Dorset is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Chester to Dorset.
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