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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Kingswear is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Kingswear is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Kingswear?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Kingswear. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Kingswear via Stafford and Paignton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Chester to Kingswear?

The distance between Chester and Kingswear is 274 miles. The road distance is 245.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Kingswear without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Chester to Kingswear, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Kingswear train from?

Chester to Kingswear train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Where does the Chester to Kingswear train arrive?

Chester to Kingswear train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Chester to Kingswear?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Kingswear is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Chester to Kingswear.

Where can I stay near Kingswear?

There are 2910+ hotels available in Kingswear.

Chester to Kingswear - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Kingswear by train, bus, ferry, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Paigntontrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
6h 58m
£110–174
Drive 244.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chester to Kingswearcar 244.3 mi
4h 47m
£61–87
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 830
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 104 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coronation Road opp Town Millbus 7
4. Take the ferry from Dartmouth North Embankment Ferry Terminal to Kingswear Dartmouth Lower Ferry Terminalferry
11h 44m
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
9h 4m
£108–188

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Distance: 272.1 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Kingswear via Stafford and Paignton in around 6h 58m.

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