There are 8 ways to get from Portsmouth to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 44m£91–177Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
7h 29m£48–121Drive 212.9 mi
- Drive from Portsmouth to Chestercar 212.9 mi
4h 23m£53–76Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eastleightrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 6m£99–235Train
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchestertrain
- Take the train from Winchester to Staffordtrain
- Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
6h 20m£108–170Train via Newport
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Chester / ...
6h 48m£105–191Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 35m£87–307Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
7h 4m£104–247
Portsmouth to Chester by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Chester is to bus which costs £45 - £130 and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Chester is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Chester. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Chester. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Chester via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Chester is 255 miles. The road distance is 214.2 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Chester without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 44m and costs £90 - £180.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Portsmouth to Chester, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Chester is to train via London which takes 4h 44m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 7h 29m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £250 and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Chester, England?
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Chester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Chester Bus Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 29m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £80–170
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Flights from Southampton Airport to Liverpool via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £95–200
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eastleigh
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–19
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchester
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–25
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–29
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Portsmouth to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Portsmouth to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Chester is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Portsmouth to Chester.
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