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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Chester is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 10h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Chester. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Shaftesbury and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Shaftesbury to Chester. However, there are services departing from Gillingham (Dorset) and arriving at Chester via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Chester?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Chester is 291 miles. The road distance is 184.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Chester without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Shaftesbury to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Chester bus from?

Shaftesbury to Chester bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, depart from The Town Hall station.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Chester train from?

Shaftesbury to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Gillingham (Dorset) station.

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Chester?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Chester is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 10h 21m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Chester bus arrive?

Shaftesbury to Chester bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, arrive at New Canal station.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Chester is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Shaftesbury to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1119+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
6h 17m
£100–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
10h 21m
£45–76
Drive 183.2 mi
1. Drive from Shaftesbury to Chestercar 183.2 mi
3h 56m
£46–66
Bus, train via Newport
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain
7h 47m
£80–141
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Town Hall to New Canalbus 29
2. Take the bus from Endless Street to Central Stationbus X7 / ...
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Staffordtrain
4. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
8h 50m
£95–151

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Distance: 289.6 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Shaftesbury, Dorset, England and Chester, England?

You can take a bus from Bell Street Car Park to Chester via Gillingham Station, Gillingham (Dorset), London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Town Hall to Chester Bus Interchange via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, Meeting House Lane, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 21m.

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