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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Southwell is to bus which costs £16 - £45 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Southwell is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Southwell?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Southwell. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Park Terrace via Pool Meadow Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Canal Street and Victoria Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Southwell?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Southwell. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Newark Castle via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Chester to Southwell?

The distance between Chester and Southwell is 114 miles. The road distance is 96.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Southwell without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £45 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Chester to Southwell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Southwell bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chester to Southwell train from?

Chester to Southwell train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Crewe station.

Train or bus from Chester to Southwell?

The best way to get from Chester to Southwell is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £45 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £45 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Chester to Southwell bus arrive?

Chester to Southwell bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Coventry station.

Where does the Chester to Southwell train arrive?

Chester to Southwell train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Newark Castle station.

Can I drive from Chester to Southwell?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Southwell is 97 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Chester to Southwell.

Where can I stay near Southwell?

There are 1383+ hotels available in Southwell.

Chester to Southwell - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 28 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Newark Castletrain Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
5h 12m
£49–83
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coventrybus
2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus X6
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
6h 40m
£17–42
Drive 96.2 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Southwellcar 96.2 mi
2h 20m
£24–35
Train, line 28 bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Stockporttrain
2. Take the train from Stockport to Alfretontrain
3. Take the bus from Mansfield Bus Station to The Minsterbus 28 / ...
6h 1m
£51–82

Chester to Southwell by train and bus

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5h 12mAverage Duration

£49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 113.8 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England?

East Midlands Railways operates a train from Crewe to Newark Castle every 2 hours. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Park Terrace via Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Canal Street, and Victoria Centre in around 6h 40m.

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