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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €42.
Distance: 120 miles (194 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€46 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest |
3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Bristol to Chester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Chester:
A bus is $39 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Chester costing on average $53 (€42).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Chester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Chester station (CTR).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange).
- Travel with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country to go to Chester by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Chester by bus.
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