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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Plymouth is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Plymouth is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Plymouth station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Plymouth Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Plymouth?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Plymouth via Crewe and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Chester to Plymouth?

The distance between Chester and Plymouth is 291 miles. The road distance is 259.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Plymouth without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £110 - £210.

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

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

Where do I catch the Chester to Plymouth bus from?

Chester to Plymouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Plymouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Plymouth?

The best way to get from Chester to Plymouth is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 8h 53m.

Where does the Chester to Plymouth bus arrive?

Chester to Plymouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Chester to Plymouth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Plymouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Plymouth is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Chester to Plymouth.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Plymouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
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 Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 6m
£117–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Ukn21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Uk087
8h 55m
£32–48
Bus via Bristol
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 830
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus
8h 53m
£39–77
Drive 258.2 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Plymouthcar 258.2 mi
4h 57m
£64–93
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain
5h 7m
£116–270
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain
3. Take the train from Taunton to Plymouthtrain
6h 49m
£112–194
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane MAN - NQY
3. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain
7h 5m
£89–224
Fly Liverpool to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane LPL - NQY
2. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain
8h 34m
£90–251

Chester to Plymouth by train

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Distance: 289.1 mi
Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Plymouth via Crewe and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Plymouth Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station in around 8h 53m.

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