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.
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.
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Take the train to Exeter St Davids then Birmingham New Street and then to Crewe.
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Take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL).
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Take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station then Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Chester.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 4h 45m | £125($145) | every 2 hours | 445km (276 miles) |
Train via Exeter St Davids | 6h 40m | £140($165) | every 3 hours | 484km (301 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 10m | £235($280) | every 4 hours | 932km (579 miles) |
Bus via Bristol Bus & Coach Station + 1 similar | 7h 10m | £20($24) | once daily | 440km (273 miles) |
Bus | 7h 15m | £28($33) | 6 times a week | 434km (270 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | £70($83) | on demand | 402km (250 miles) |
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Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Chester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.