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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Chester is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Chester is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Chester?

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 London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Chester?

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.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Chester?

The distance between Portsmouth and Chester is 255 miles. The road distance is 214.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Chester without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 44m and costs £90 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Portsmouth to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Chester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Chester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Portsmouth to Chester?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Chester is to train via London which takes 4h 44m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £260 and takes 7h 13m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Chester bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Chester is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Portsmouth to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 44m
£92–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 030
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Birmingham Centre - Jennens Roadbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus
8h
£30–61
Drive 212.9 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Chestercar 212.9 mi
4h 23m
£52–75
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea 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 4m
£100–226
Train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchestertrain
2. Take the train from Winchester to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
6h 20m
£113–172
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
6h 47m
£108–201
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 33m
£83–308
Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
7h 13m
£99–258

Portsmouth to Chester by train and subway

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Distance: 253.4 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

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 Terminal 5, London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, and Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road in around 8h.

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