How to travel from Exmouth to Chester, United Kingdom

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

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Exmouth to Chester by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Crewe.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)

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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £22($26)
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Drive

Drive to Chester.

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

There are several options for getting from Exmouth to Chester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 7h 20m. 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 Exmouth and Chester is around 383km (238 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 288km (179 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Exmouth and Chester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Exmouth and Chester, 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 Exmouth and Chester. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Exmouth 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 hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London Midland, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Exmouth and Chester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 20m, 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 Exmouth and Chester. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Exmouth to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Exeter City Centre Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Birmingham New Street Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

National Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Exmouth and Chester. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Exmouth to Chester. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Crewe. instead which will take 4h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Exmouth and Chester. 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 Exmouth to Chester is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).

How do I get from Exmouth to Chester

Compare travel optionsbetween Exmouth and Chester

Transport options from Exmouth to Chester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 20m
£135($160)
hourly400km (249 miles)
Train via Cardiff Central6h 15m
£135($160)
5 times a week439km (273 miles)
Bus
7h 20m
£22($26)
once daily417km (259 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
£44($52)
on demand383km (238 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