What is the cheapest way to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Chester is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Chester is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth Harbour and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth Harbour to Chester. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via London Heathrow Airport and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth Harbour and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth Harbour to Chester. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth Harbour and arriving at Chester via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Portsmouth Harbour to Chester?

The distance between Portsmouth Harbour and Chester is 256 miles. The road distance is 214.8 miles.

How do I travel from Portsmouth Harbour to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Chester without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 50m and costs £90 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Chester?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth Harbour to Chester bus from?

Portsmouth Harbour to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth Harbour to Chester train from?

Portsmouth Harbour to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth Harbour station.

Train, bus or fly from Portsmouth Harbour to Chester?

The best way to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Chester is to train via London which takes 4h 50m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 58m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £280 and takes 7h 18m.

Where does the Portsmouth Harbour to Chester bus arrive?

Portsmouth Harbour to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Portsmouth Harbour to Chester train arrive?

Portsmouth Harbour to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth Harbour to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth Harbour to Chester is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Portsmouth Harbour to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from Portsmouth Harbour to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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Portsmouth Harbour to Chester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 50m
£92–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus
7h 58m
£35–67
Drive 213.5 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth Harbour to Chestercar 213.5 mi
4h 25m
£52–75
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Eastleightrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 10m
£100–217
Train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Winchestertrain
2. Take the train from Winchester to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
6h 25m
£113–184
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
6h 53m
£113–203
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 37m
£88–310
Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
7h 18m
£99–280

Portsmouth Harbour to Chester by foot, train, and subway

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Distance: 254.1 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Portsmouth Harbour, England and Chester, England?

You can take a vehicle from Portsmouth Harbour to Chester via Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portsmouth Harbour to Chester Bus Interchange via The Hard Interchange, London Heathrow Airport, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 7h 58m.

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