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How to get fromChester to Fairfordby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Fairford by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swindontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    4h 14m
    £134–197

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 830
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Royal Wellbus bus 825
    7h 18m
    £24–39

  3. Drive  135 mi

    1. Drive from Chester to Fairfordcar car 135 mi
    2h 49m
    £34–48

  4. Train, line 51 bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Promenade to The Forumbus bus 51
    5h 56m
    £49–90

  5. Train, line 51 bus

    1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Promenade to The Forumbus bus 51
    6h 28m
    £53–83

Chester to Fairford by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Fairford via Newport (S Wales) and Swindon in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Leafield Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Royal Well, Promenade, and The Forum in around 7h 18m.

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