The distance between Exeter and Chester is around 374km (232 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Exeter 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 Birmingham New Street and then to Crewe.
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Take the train to Salisbury and then to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Chester Bus Interchange.
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There are several options for getting from Exeter 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 arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £130 ($150).
The distance between Exeter and Chester is around 374km (232 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 278km (172 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Exeter and Chester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Exeter to Chester is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £130 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Exeter and Chester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Exeter and Chester. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Exeter to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street and Crewe. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.
CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London Midland, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Exeter and Chester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 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 Exeter and Chester. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Exeter 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 Exeter and Chester. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Exeter to Chester. We recommend that you take the train to Salisbury and then to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester. instead which will take 5h 5m.
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 Exeter and Chester. The distance is around 374km (232 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Exeter to Chester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £130 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 45m | £130($150) | hourly | 382km (238 miles) |
Train via Cardiff Central | 5h 35m | £130($155) | every 3 hours | 421km (262 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 5m | £305($365) | hourly | 543km (337 miles) |
Bus | 6h 30m | £19($22) | once daily | 399km (248 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | £43($51) | on demand | 374km (232 miles) |
London Midland
Transport for Wales
Eastern Airways
Blue Islands Limited
Aurigny
The following major airports near Chester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.