The distance between Gloucester and Chester is around 201km (125 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Gloucester 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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Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Crewe.
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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 Gloucester to Chester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £82 ($95).
The distance between Gloucester and Chester is around 201km (125 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 154km (96 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Gloucester and Chester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Gloucester to Chester is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £82 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Gloucester and Chester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Gloucester and Chester. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Gloucester 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 2h 15m.
CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London Midland and Transport for Wales run train services between Gloucester and Chester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 15m, 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 Gloucester and Chester. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Gloucester 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 3h 30m.
National Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Gloucester and Chester. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gloucester to Chester. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Crewe. instead which will take 2h 15m.
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 Gloucester and Chester. The distance is around 206km (128 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gloucester to Chester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £82 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 15m | £82($95) | hourly | 201km (125 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 2h 50m | £95($110) | every 4 hours | 219km (136 miles) |
Bus | 3h 30m | £15($18) | once daily | 218km (135 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | £24($28) | on demand | 206km (128 miles) |
London Midland
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Chester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.