How to travel from Chester to Exmouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Chester and Exmouth is around 383km (238 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Chester to Exmouth 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 ExmouthChester if you're planning a return trip.

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

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £120($140)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Exeter St Davids.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £245($290)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham New Street Station and then to Exeter Sidwell St.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £22($26)
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Drive

Drive to Exmouth.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance383km (238 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chester and Exmouth

There are several options for getting from Chester to Exmouth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £44 ($52).

The distance between Chester and Exmouth is around 383km (238 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 288km (179 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Chester and Exmouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chester to Exmouth is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £44 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Chester and Exmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chester and Exmouth. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chester to Exmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Crewe, Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

London Midland, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Chester and Exmouth. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Chester and Exmouth. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chester to Exmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham New Street Station, Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Exeter Sidwell St. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Chester and Exmouth. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chester to Exmouth. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Exeter St Davids. instead which will take 5h 30m.

The closest major airport to Exmouth is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Exmouth. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Chester and Exmouth. The distance is around 383km (238 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chester to Exmouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £120 ($140).

How do I get from Chester to Exmouth

Compare travel optionsbetween Chester and Exmouth

Transport options from Chester to Exmouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
£120($140)
every 2 hours400km (249 miles)
Train via Cardiff Central6hrs
£140($165)
every 4 hours439km (273 miles)
Train and Plane + 2 similar
5h 30m
£245($290)
hourly643km (400 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane5h 45m
£315($370)
hourly560km (348 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane6h 25m
£180($215)
twice daily652km (405 miles)
Bus
7h 35m
£22($26)
twice daily415km (258 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
£44($52)
on demand383km (238 miles)

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Airports near Exmouth

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

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from Exmouth
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Exmouth
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Exmouth