How to travel from Bristol to Chester

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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 $12. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $37.

Distance: 120 miles (194 km)

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Bus

$54

Average price

$30

Average price

Cheapest

3h 36m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 6m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 57m

Average total duration

4h 27m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Transport for Wales

Most popular train company

National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Bristol to Chester

How to get from Bristol to Chester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Bristol to Chester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Great Western RailP22651+Transport for WalesL64789 · L64176
07:07AM4h14
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
11:21AMChester station (CTR)
$601One-way
2 transfers

Cheapest

Great Western RailP22651+Transport for WalesL64789 · L64176
07:07AM4h14
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
11:21AMChester station (CTR)
$601One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

CrossCountryC74899+Avanti West CoastL02176
07:00AM3h06
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
10:06AMChester station (CTR)
$1741One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Great Western RailP23215+Transport for WalesL64846
06:28AM3h53
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
10:21AMChester station (CTR)
$601One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryC74921+Avanti West CoastW02933+Transport for WalesL64291
06:35AM3h07
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
09:42AMChester station (CTR)
$1341One-way
2 transfers
CrossCountryC74901+Avanti West CoastL02178
08:01AM3h13
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI)
11:14AMChester station (CTR)
$1741One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bristol to Chester

Travel to Chester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to Chester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bristol and Chester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Chester is a bus with an average price of $12 (€10).

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Chester:

A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Chester costing on average $37 (€30).

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Chester is by train with an average journey time of 3h 6m.

Other travel options to Chester take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 45m.

The distance from Bristol to Chester is approximately 120 miles (194 km).
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Chester is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to Chester:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to Chester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from Bristol to Chester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Liverpool, London Euston (EUS), Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chester and these popular destinations at a great price.

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