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How to get fromStratford-upon-Avon to Chesterby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Chester by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham Moor Streettrain train Stratford-upon-Avon - Kidderminster / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2h 54m
    £29–76

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from McDonalds to Transport Museumbus bus X18
    2. Take the bus from Coventry to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus Ukn21
    4h 58m
    £13–20

  3. Drive  99 mi

    1. Drive from Stratford-upon-Avon to Chestercar car 99 mi
    2h 13m
    £25–36

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from NatWest Bank to Parish Church Stand Bbus bus X18 / ...
    2. Take the train from Leamington Spa to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain train
    4h 24m
    £43–68

Stratford-upon-Avon to Chester by train and foot

Calendar202Weekly Services
Duration2h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 97.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 54m

What companies run services between Stratford-upon-Avon, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Chester via Birmingham Moor Street, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McDonalds to Chester Bus Interchange via Transport Museum and Coventry in around 4h 58m.

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