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There are 5 ways to get from Malmesbury to Chester by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Kemble to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain train
    4h 35m
    £53–103

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 830
    7h 19m
    £30–48

  3. Drive  137.4 mi

    1. Drive from Malmesbury to Chestercar car 137.4 mi
    2h 59m
    £35–50

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    5h 51m
    £63–113

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Kemble to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain train
    6h 5m
    £57–96

Malmesbury to Chester by bus and train

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 155.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Aldi Roundabout to Chester via Clayfurlong Grove, Kemble, Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Chester Bus Interchange via Shopping Centre, Cabot Circus, Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 19m.

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