How to travel from Bournemouth to Chester, United Kingdom

The distance between Bournemouth and Chester is around 393km (244 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bournemouth 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 ChesterBournemouth if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £260($310)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Chester.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($22)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Chester.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance393km (244 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bournemouth and Chester

There are several options for getting from Bournemouth to Chester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £260 ($310).

The distance between Bournemouth and Chester is around 393km (244 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 283km (176 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Bournemouth and Chester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bournemouth to Chester is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £260 ($310).

The cheapest way to travel between Bournemouth and Chester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bournemouth and Chester. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bournemouth to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo and Euston station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 60m.

South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and Transport for Wales run train services between Bournemouth and Chester. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 60m, 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 Bournemouth and Chester. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bournemouth to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Birmingham New Street Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

National Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Bournemouth and Chester. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bournemouth to Chester. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester. instead which will take 3h 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 Bournemouth and Chester. The distance is around 393km (244 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bournemouth to Chester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bournemouth and Chester

Transport options from Bournemouth to Chester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 10m
£260($310)
hourly409km (254 miles)
Train to Reading, plane4h 20m
£235($275)
every 4 hours526km (327 miles)
Train to Clapham Junction, plane4h 45m
£225($265)
hourly570km (354 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 60m
£140($165)
every 4 hours463km (288 miles)
Train via Wolverhampton5hrs
£150($175)
every 4 hours415km (258 miles)
Bus
6h 30m
£19($22)
once daily400km (249 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
£45($53)
on demand393km (244 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