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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Taunton is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 7h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Taunton is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Taunton?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at County Hall via Newhall Street and Lordswood Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Taunton?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Taunton via Crewe and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Chester to Taunton?

The distance between Chester and Taunton is 208 miles. The road distance is 186.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Taunton without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 30m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Chester to Taunton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Taunton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chester to Taunton train from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Taunton?

The best way to get from Chester to Taunton is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 30m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Chester to Taunton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chester to Taunton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Taunton is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Chester to Taunton.

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

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Train via Birmingham
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 Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 30m
£95–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Ukn21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lordswood Road to County Hallbus 101 / ...
7h 7m
£35–77
Drive 185.2 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Tauntoncar 185.2 mi
3h 44m
£46–66
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 Tauntontrain
4h 34m
£110–214
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Tauntontrain Cardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 2m
£86–158
Fly Liverpool to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Tauntontrain
6h 4m
£82–180
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Tauntontrain
5h 55m
£145–439

Chester to Taunton by train

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Distance: 206.9 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Taunton via Crewe and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to County Hall via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Newhall Street, and Lordswood Road in around 7h 7m.

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