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

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There are 6 ways to get from Taunton 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 / ...
    3h 52m
    £81–144

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from County Hall to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 830
    7h 5m
    £33–55

  3. Drive  183 mi

    1. Drive from Taunton to Chestercar car 183 mi
    3h 47m
    £46–66

  4. Train, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    6h 27m
    £79–191

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Taunton 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 / ...
    5h 30m
    £75–129

  6. Train, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    7h 7m
    £88–193

Taunton to Chester by train

Calendar125Weekly Trains
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a train from Taunton to Chester via Birmingham New Street and Crewe in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from County Hall to Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 5m.

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