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

The cheapest way to get from Winchester to Chester is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Winchester to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Winchester and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Winchester to Chester. However, there are services departing from Westgate and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via St Catherines P&R and Birmingham - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Winchester and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Winchester to Chester. However, there are services departing from Winchester and arriving at Chester via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Winchester to Chester?

The distance between Winchester and Chester is 248 miles. The road distance is 187.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Winchester to Chester without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 15m and costs £85 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Winchester to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Winchester to Chester bus from?

Winchester to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Catherines P&R station.

Where do I catch the Winchester to Chester train from?

Winchester to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Winchester station.

Train, bus or fly from Winchester to Chester?

The best way to get from Winchester to Chester is to train via London which takes 4h 15m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 48m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £260 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Winchester to Chester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Winchester to Chester train arrive?

Winchester to Chester train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Winchester to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Winchester to Chester is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Winchester to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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Winchester to Chester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Winchester to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 15m
£88–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Catherines P&R to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
7h 48m
£32–76
Drive 186.8 mi
1. Drive from Winchester to Chestercar 186.8 mi
3h 50m
£46–67
Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
4h 11m
£93–222
Train
1. Take the train from Winchester to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 36m
£102–145
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Winchester to Birmingham Internationaltrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
5h 19m
£101–157
Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
6h 13m
£97–255
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Winchester 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
5h 39m
£106–346

Winchester to Chester by train and subway

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Distance: 246.4 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from Winchester to Chester via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate to Chester Bus Interchange via St Catherines P&R, Birmingham Coach Station, and Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 7h 48m.

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