There are 8 ways to get from Hampshire to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Alton to London Waterlootrain Alton - London Waterloo
- Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
5h 27m£82–163Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from St Catherines P&R to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
8h 15m£35–79Drive 190.8 mi
- Drive from Hampshire to Chestercar 190.8 mi
4h£47–68Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
4h 52m£98–229Train
- Take the train from Winchester to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
5h 57m£106–153Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Take the train from Winchester to Birmingham Internationaltrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
6h 36m£105–166Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
6h 54m£102–262Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
- Take the train from Winchester to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 54m£111–353
Hampshire to Chester by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hampshire to Chester is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Hampshire to Chester is to drive which takes 4h and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Hampshire to Chester. However, there are services departing from Robertson Road and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Broadway St Johns, St Catherines P&R and Birmingham - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Hampshire to Chester. However, there are services departing from Alton and arriving at Chester via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Hampshire and Chester is 241 miles. The road distance is 191.9 miles.
The best way to get from Hampshire to Chester without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 27m and costs £80 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Hampshire to Chester, including transfers.
Hampshire to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Catherines P&R station.
Hampshire to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Alton station.
The best way to get from Hampshire to Chester is to train via London which takes 5h 27m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 8h 15m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £270 and takes 6h 54m.
What companies run services between Hampshire, England and Chester, England?
You can take a bus from Robertson Road to Chester via Rail Station, Alton, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Robertson Road to Chester Bus Interchange via Broadway St Johns, St Catherines P&R, Birmingham Coach Station, and Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 8h 15m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
Flights from Southampton Airport to Liverpool via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £95–210
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Alton to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Catherines P&R to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £23–60
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Hampshire to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Hampshire to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hampshire to Chester is 192 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Hampshire to Chester.
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