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Compare train and bus for Oxford to Chester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 33m. 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 €22, and a train costs an average of €64.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€31 Average price Cheapest | €113 Average price |
4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Oxford to Chester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oxford to Chester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Oxford to Chester
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Chester:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Chester costing on average $80 (€64).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Chester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Oxford station (OXF) and arrive in Chester station (CTR).
- Buses mostly depart from Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station and arrive in Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Chester by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Chester by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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