There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 16m£111–181Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus
7h 44m£32–93Drive 213.1 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Chestercar 213.1 mi
4h 18m£52–76Fly Exeter to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
4h 22m£97–228Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
6h 28m£106–193Fly Exeter to Liverpool
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EXT - LPL
6h 40m£86–191Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
- Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 18m£136–317
Exeter to Chester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Chester is to bus which costs £30 - £95 and takes 7h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Chester is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 16m and costs £110 - £190.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Chester. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station and Birmingham - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Chester. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Chester via Birmingham New Street and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Exeter and Chester is 239 miles. The road distance is 214.3 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Chester without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 16m and costs £110 - £190.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Exeter to Chester, including transfers.
Exeter to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.
Exeter to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Chester is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 16m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £95 and takes 7h 44m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £200 and takes 6h 40m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Chester, England?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Chester via Birmingham New Street and Crewe in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 7h 44m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–300
Flights from Exeter to Liverpool via Manchester Airport, Isle Of Man
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £180–600
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–130
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- Cross Country
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.
Exeter to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Chester is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Exeter to Chester.
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