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Compare bus and train for Oxford to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, while a train costs an average of $119.
Distance: 121 miles (195 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$119 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Oxford to Chester
Compare the available ways to get from Oxford to Chester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Chester:
A bus is $89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Chester costing on average $119.
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 57m.
You'll arrive about 34m sooner (2h 34m by train vs 3h 8m by car). Tickets start at around $119 compared to roughly $67 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Oxford to Chester
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.
10:25 PM 6h55 Oxford 5:20 AM Chester $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
10:25 PM 6h55 Oxford 5:20 AM Chester $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:45 PM 5h20 Oxford 11:05 PM Chester $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
9:25 PM 6h55 Oxford 4:20 AM Chester $32 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oxford to Chester:
A bus is $89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oxford to Chester costing on average $119.
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 57m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oxford and Chester as scheduled services by bus and train 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, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains to go to Chester by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Chester by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with National Express.
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