The distance between Glastonbury and Chester is around 302km (188 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Glastonbury to Chester by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chester → Glastonbury if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL).
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Take the bus to Cabot Circus Bond Street then Birmingham Summer Row Great Charles Street and then to Chester Bus Interchange.
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Take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Crewe.
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There are several options for getting from Glastonbury to Chester by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £52 ($62).
The distance between Glastonbury and Chester is around 302km (188 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 227km (141 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Glastonbury and Chester by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Glastonbury to Chester is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £52 ($62).
The cheapest way to travel between Glastonbury and Chester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Glastonbury and Chester. We recommend that you drive to Chester. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glastonbury and Chester. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Glastonbury to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cabot Circus Bond Street and Birmingham Summer Row Great Charles Street. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.
First Bristol, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Glastonbury and Chester. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glastonbury to Chester. We recommend that you take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester. instead which will take 4h 55m.
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 Glastonbury and Chester. The distance is around 302km (188 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glastonbury to Chester is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £86 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 4h 25m | £185($215) | twice daily | 791km (492 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 55m | £135($160) | twice daily | 728km (453 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 25m | £18($21) | once daily | 315km (196 miles) |
Bus via Bristol, Bus Station | 5h 30m | £14($16) | once daily | 323km (201 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 3h 50m | £86($100) | twice daily | 303km (189 miles) |
Bus to Temple Meads Stn, train | 4h 40m | £89($105) | twice daily | 304km (189 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | £52($62) | on demand | 302km (188 miles) |
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