There are 8 ways to get from Dorset to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
- Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
6h 8m£121–214Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G30
- Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Chester Bus Interchangebus G29
9h 49m£34–59Drive 207.6 mi
- Drive from Dorset to Chestercar 207.6 mi
4h 30m£52–75Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 49m£112–258Train via Kings Statue
- Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo
- Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
7h 11m£115–205Train #2
- Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)train Weymouth - Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
8h 31m£93–160Train #3
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Staffordtrain
- Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
8h 41m£102–171Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool
- Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
10h 4m£97–204
Dorset to Chester by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Chester is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Dorset to Chester is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Chester. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via South Station and Glastonbury Festival Coach Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Chester. However, there are services departing from Moreton (Dorset) and arriving at Chester via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Dorset and Chester is 317 miles. The road distance is 208.8 miles.
The best way to get from Dorset to Chester without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £120 - £220.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Dorset to Chester, including transfers.
Dorset to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from South Station.
Dorset to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Moreton (Dorset) station.
The best way to get from Dorset to Chester is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 49m.
What companies run services between Dorset, England and Chester, England?
You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Chester via Moreton (Dorset), London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Chester Bus Interchange via South Station and Glastonbury Festival Coach Park in around 9h 49m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Liverpool via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–180
Flights from Bristol Airport to Liverpool via Isle Of Man
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £50–180
Flights from Bristol Airport to Liverpool via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–180
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–100
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–55
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Weymouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from South Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Dorset to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.
Dorset to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Chester is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Dorset to Chester.
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