There are 7 ways to get from Portishead to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 7m£66–128Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
6h 42m£27–61Drive 145.2 mi
- Drive from Portishead to Chestercar 145.2 mi
3h 10m£36–52Fly to Liverpool
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
6h 17m£62–151Train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
4h 23m£102–161Bus, train
- Take the bus from Combe Road to Bus Stationbus X4
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain
6h 24m£56–103Fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 49m£68–168
Portishead to Chester by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portishead to Chester is to bus which costs £26 - £65 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Portishead to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Portishead to Chester. However, there are services departing from Combe Road and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station and Birmingham - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Portishead to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bristol Parkway and arriving at Chester via Birmingham New Street and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Portishead and Chester is 171 miles. The road distance is 146.1 miles.
The best way to get from Portishead to Chester without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 7m and costs £65 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Portishead to Chester, including transfers.
Portishead to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Portishead to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Parkway station.
The best way to get from Portishead to Chester is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 7m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £65 and takes 6h 42m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Portishead, England and Chester, England?
You can take a bus from Combe Road to Chester via Bus Station, Bristol Parkway Stn, Bristol Parkway, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Combe Road to Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 6h 42m.
- 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
- 3h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–180
Flights from Bristol Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Friday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £60–130
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bristol Parkway to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- 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
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Portishead to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Portishead to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portishead to Chester is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Portishead to Chester.
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