How to travel from Barnstaple to Chester, United Kingdom

The distance between Barnstaple and Chester is around 402km (250 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Barnstaple to Chester by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ChesterBarnstaple if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Exeter St Davids then Birmingham New Street and then to Crewe.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £125($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL).

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £235($280)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus via Bristol Bus & Coach Station

Take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station then Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Chester.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)

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Drive

Drive to Chester.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance402km (250 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barnstaple and Chester

There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to Chester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £70 ($83).

The distance between Barnstaple and Chester is around 402km (250 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 248km (154 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Barnstaple and Chester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to Chester is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £70 ($83).

The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and Chester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Barnstaple and Chester. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Barnstaple to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street and Crewe. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, London Midland, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales run train services between Barnstaple and Chester. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Barnstaple and Chester. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Barnstaple to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Brunel Street and Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

Megabus UK, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Barnstaple and Chester. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barnstaple to Chester. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL). instead which will take 5h 10m.

The closest major airport to Chester is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Chester. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Barnstaple and Chester. The distance is around 402km (250 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barnstaple to Chester is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around £125 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Barnstaple and Chester

Transport options from Barnstaple to Chester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
£125($145)
every 2 hours445km (276 miles)
Train via Exeter St Davids6h 40m
£140($165)
every 3 hours484km (301 miles)
Train and Plane
5h 10m
£235($280)
every 4 hours932km (579 miles)
Bus via Bristol Bus & Coach Station + 1 similar
7h 10m
£20($24)
once daily440km (273 miles)
Bus7h 15m
£28($33)
6 times a week434km (270 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
£70($83)
on demand402km (250 miles)

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Airports near Chester

The following major airports near Chester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Chester
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Chester
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Chester