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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Chester is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Chester is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Chester. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Chester via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Southampton to Chester?

The distance between Southampton and Chester is 219 miles. The road distance is 196.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £90 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Southampton to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Chester bus from?

Southampton to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Chester train from?

Southampton to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Southampton to Chester?

The best way to get from Southampton to Chester is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 10m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £220 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Southampton to Chester bus arrive?

Southampton to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Southampton to Chester train arrive?

Southampton to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Chester is 197 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Southampton to Chester.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Southampton to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1116+ hotels available in Chester.

Southampton to Chester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Southampton to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 52m
£91–135
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
6h 10m
£34–57
Drive 195.8 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Chestercar 195.8 mi
4h 14m
£49–70
Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
6h 34m
£95–218
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
6h 3m
£88–152
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 7m
£104–343
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain
2. Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
8h 9m
£102–222

Southampton to Chester by train

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Distance: 217.7 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Chester via Stafford in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 10m.

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