The distance between Cotswolds and Chester is around 207km (128 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Cotswolds to Chester by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chester → Cotswolds if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Crewe.
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There are several options for getting from Cotswolds to Chester by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £105 ($125) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £105 ($125).
The distance between Cotswolds and Chester is around 207km (128 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 185km (115 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Cotswolds and Chester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cotswolds to Chester is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £105 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Cotswolds and Chester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £105 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cotswolds and Chester. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cotswolds to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street and Crewe. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.
CrossCountry, London Midland, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales run train services between Cotswolds and Chester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cotswolds and Chester. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Crewe. instead which will take 2h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cotswolds to Chester. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Crewe. instead which will take 2h 20m.
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 Cotswolds and Chester. The distance is around 217km (135 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cotswolds to Chester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 20m | £105($125) | hourly | 207km (128 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 3h 35m | £105($125) | 5 times a week | 243km (151 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | £25($30) | on demand | 217km (135 miles) |
London Midland
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Chester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.