There are 9 ways to get from Sherborne to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Sherborne to London Waterlootrain Yeovil Junction - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
5h 27m£109–219Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus
9h£29–66Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain
8h 17m£58–108Drive 184.3 mi
- Drive from Sherborne to Chestercar 184.3 mi
4h 14m£46–66Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
- Take the train from Sherborne to Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 13m£115–271Train
- Take the train from Yeovil Pen Mill to Newport (S Wales)train Weymouth - Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
7h 44m£89–178Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Sherborne to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 59m£119–276Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Sherborne to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 55m£127–387Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool
- Take the train from Sherborne to Salisburytrain
- Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
8h 32m£98–226
Sherborne to Chester by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sherborne to Chester is to bus which costs £29 - £70 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Sherborne to Chester is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Sherborne to Chester. However, there are services departing from Greenhill and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station, Bus Station and Birmingham - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Sherborne to Chester. However, there are services departing from Sherborne and arriving at Chester via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Sherborne and Chester is 300 miles. The road distance is 185.4 miles.
The best way to get from Sherborne to Chester without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 27m and costs £100 - £220.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Sherborne to Chester, including transfers.
Sherborne to Chester bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Bus Station.
Sherborne to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Sherborne station.
The best way to get from Sherborne to Chester is to train via London which takes 5h 27m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £70 and takes 9h.
What companies run services between Sherborne, Dorset, England and Chester, England?
You can take a train from Sherborne to Chester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greenhill to Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station, Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 9h.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–300
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Flights from Bristol Airport to Liverpool via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £35–180
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Sherborne to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Sherborne to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–26
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Sherborne to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–50
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Sherborne to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–100
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Sherborne to Salisbury
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- First Bristol, Bath & the West
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More Questions & Answers
Sherborne to Chester bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.
Sherborne to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sherborne to Chester is 185 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Sherborne to Chester.
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