There are 7 ways to get from Chester to Lyme Regis by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
7h 7m£104–190Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Taunton BP Garagebus
- Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Trinity Squarebus 30
8h 26m£27–42Drive 207.9 mi
- Drive from Chester to Lyme Regiscar 207.9 mi
4h 20m£52–75Train, fly to Exeter
- Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
6h 3m£106–254Train
- Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
8h 35m£107–193Bus via Bristol
- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 830
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Taunton BP Garagebus
- Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Trinity Squarebus 30
9h 4m£32–55Train, fly to Southampton Airport
- 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 Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Axminstertrain
7h 31m£121–282
Chester to Lyme Regis by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Lyme Regis is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 8h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Lyme Regis is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Lyme Regis. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Co-op Store via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Blackbrook BP Garage and Trinity Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Lyme Regis. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Axminster via Crewe, Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Chester and Lyme Regis is 272 miles. The road distance is 209.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Lyme Regis without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 7m and costs £100 - £190.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Chester to Lyme Regis, including transfers.
Chester to Lyme Regis bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Chester to Lyme Regis train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Crewe station.
The best way to get from Chester to Lyme Regis is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 7m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 8h 26m.
What companies run services between Chester, England and Lyme Regis, England?
You can take a train from Chester to Co-op Store via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Axminster, and Rail Station in around 7h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Co-op Store via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Blackbrook BP Garage, and Trinity Square in around 8h 26m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £150–490
Flights from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Crewe to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–45
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Taunton BP Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Taunton BP Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Chester to Lyme Regis bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.
Chester to Lyme Regis train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Lyme Regis is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Chester to Lyme Regis.
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