What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to Sherwood Forest?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Sherwood Forest is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Sherwood Forest?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Sherwood Forest is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Sherwood Forest?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Sherwood Forest station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Fire Station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Canal Street and Victoria Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Sherwood Forest?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Sherwood Forest. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Alfreton via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Chester to Sherwood Forest?

The distance between Chester and Sherwood Forest is 125 miles. The road distance is 92.6 miles.

How do I travel from Chester to Sherwood Forest without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to Sherwood Forest without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £50 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Chester to Sherwood Forest?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Chester to Sherwood Forest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Sherwood Forest bus from?

Chester to Sherwood Forest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Sherwood Forest train from?

Chester to Sherwood Forest train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Sherwood Forest?

The best way to get from Chester to Sherwood Forest is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the Chester to Sherwood Forest bus arrive?

Chester to Sherwood Forest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Chester to Sherwood Forest train arrive?

Chester to Sherwood Forest train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Chester to Sherwood Forest?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Sherwood Forest is 93 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Chester to Sherwood Forest.

Where can I stay near Sherwood Forest?

There are 638+ hotels available in Sherwood Forest.

Chester to Sherwood Forest - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Alfretontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
4h 56m
£52–88
Drive 92.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chester to Sherwood Forestcar 92.1 mi
2h 6m
£23–32
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus X30
2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Alfretontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
5h 52m
£48–78
Train, line 14 bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Mansfieldtrain
4. Take the bus from Mansfield Bus Station to Fire Stationbus 15A / ...
5h 15m
£48–81
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Ukn21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Uk087
6h 52m
£23–36

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Distance: 124.2 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Sherwood Forest via Manchester Piccadilly, Alfreton, Railway Station, Mansfield Bus Station, and Fire Station in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Sherwood Forest via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, Canal Street, Victoria Centre, Victoria Bus Station, and Fire Station in around 6h 52m.

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