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How to get fromStroud to Chesterby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Stroud to Chester by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Stroud (Glos) to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain train
    3h 17m
    £49–96

  2. Line 64 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Merrywalks to Transport Hub arrivalbus bus 64 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 830
    6h 20m
    £23–39

  3. Drive  121.9 mi

    1. Drive from Stroud to Chestercar car 121.9 mi
    2h 40m
    £30–44

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Stroud (Glos) to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain train
    4h 30m
    £53–88

Stroud to Chester by train

Calendar129Weekly Trains
Duration3h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 136.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a train from Stroud (Glos) to Chester via Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merrywalks to Chester Bus Interchange via Transport Hub and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 20m.

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