How to travel from Chester to Bristol

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Travel Information to Bristol from Chester

Distance120 miles (193 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$32 - $41
Cheapest modeBus • $32 (€29) • 5 h 20 min
Fastest modeTrain • $41 (€37) • 3 h 19 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or Transport for Wales

Travel 120 miles (193 km) by train or bus between Chester and Bristol. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or Transport for Wales among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Chester to Bristol.

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from Chester to Bristol

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Transport for WalesG56011+Great Western RailP08913
08:20AM3h27
Chester station (CTR)
11:47AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$551One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:15PM10h50
Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)
03:05AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$291One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Avanti West CoastW09150+CrossCountryC23555 · C23745
08:32AM2h59
Chester station (CTR)
11:31AMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$1371One-way
2 transfers

Other options

Avanti West CoastW09150+Transport for WalesG55960+Great Western RailP08389
08:32AM3h45
Chester station (CTR)
12:17PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$551One-way
2 transfers
Avanti West CoastW09150+CrossCountryC23747
08:32AM3h35
Chester station (CTR)
12:07PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$1231One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW09174+CrossCountryC23559 · C23749
09:32AM3h00
Chester station (CTR)
12:32PMBristol Temple Meads (BRI)
$1471One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:30AM10h00
Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)
09:30PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$311One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX551 · NX101
07:30AM6h15
Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)
01:45PMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$511One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX423 · NX100
12:30AM7h05
Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)
07:35AMBristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
$301One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Chester to Bristol

Travel to Bristol 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 Chester to Bristol.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options from Chester to Bristol: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Bristol is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $32 (€29) compared to other travel options to Bristol:

A bus is $10 (€9) less than a train with an average ticket price of $41 (€37) from Chester to Bristol.

The fastest way from Chester to Bristol is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 19 min.

There are alternative travel options to Bristol that take longer:

Getting to Bristol by bus takes 5 h 20 min on average.

The distance from Chester to Bristol is approximately 120 miles (193 km).

The average frequency per day from Chester to Bristol is:

  • 2 buses a day.
  • 6 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chester and Bristol as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Chester to Bristol:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Chester to Bristol:

    • You can take a bus from Chester to Bristol with National Express. Cheap tickets can be found for $32 (€29) with National Express from Chester to Bristol.
    • You can travel between Chester and Bristol by train with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry or Avanti West Coast. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $41 (€37) with Transport for Wales from Chester to Bristol.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Chester to Bristol with the following travel companies:

    • You'll find direct buses with.
    • You can take a direct train with.

    Direct services to Bristol tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

    Omio customers who travel from Chester to Bristol often also extend their vacation to go to London, Cardiff, Manchester, Bath or Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bristol and these popular destinations at a great price.

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