How to travel from Glastonbury to Chester, United Kingdom

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.

7 routes found

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 ChesterGlastonbury if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £185($215)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Cabot Circus Bond Street then Birmingham Summer Row Great Charles Street and then to Chester Bus Interchange.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £18($21)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Crewe.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £86($100)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Chester.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance302km (188 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glastonbury and Chester

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.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Glastonbury and Chester. We recommend that you drive to Chester. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Glastonbury and Chester

Transport options from Glastonbury to Chester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
4h 25m
£185($215)
twice daily791km (492 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 55m
£135($160)
twice daily728km (453 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 25m
£18($21)
once daily315km (196 miles)
Bus via Bristol, Bus Station5h 30m
£14($16)
once daily323km (201 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
3h 50m
£86($100)
twice daily303km (189 miles)
Bus to Temple Meads Stn, train4h 40m
£89($105)
twice daily304km (189 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
£52($62)
on demand302km (188 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