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How to get fromSomerset to Chesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Somerset to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    5h 17m
    £80–148

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Verriers to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 830
    6h 50m
    £33–55

  3. Drive  176.3 mi

    1. Drive from Somerset to Chestercar car 176.3 mi
    3h 43m
    £44–63

  4. Line 404 bus, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Verriers to Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain train
    6h 59m
    £63–164

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Weston-super-Mare to Newport (S Wales)train train Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    7h 55m
    £68–117

  6. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    7h 37m
    £71–166

Somerset to Chester by bus and train

Calendar125Weekly Services
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Somerset, England and Chester, England?

You can take a bus from Branchflower Farm to Chester via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Verriers to Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 50m.

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