The distance between Portsmouth and Chester is around 373km (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 Portsmouth 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 London Waterloo and then to Chester.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Chester Bus Interchange.
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There are several options for getting from Portsmouth to Chester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 7hrs. 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 £115 ($140).
The distance between Portsmouth and Chester is around 373km (232 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 293km (182 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Portsmouth and Chester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Portsmouth to Chester is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £115 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Portsmouth and Chester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Portsmouth and Chester. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Portsmouth to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo and Euston station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.
South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales run train services between Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Chester. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Portsmouth to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.
National Express, Autokar Polska, FlixBus and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Portsmouth and Chester. Buses run twice daily and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portsmouth to Chester. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo and then to Chester. instead which will take 3h 45m.
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 Portsmouth and Chester. The distance is around 373km (232 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portsmouth to Chester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £115 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 45m | £115($140) | hourly | 408km (253 miles) |
Train via Newport (S Wales) | 5h 55m | £125($150) | every 4 hours | 424km (264 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7hrs | £23($27) | twice daily | 439km (273 miles) |
Bus to Newcastle-under-Lyme Bus Station | 8h 45m | £26($31) | twice daily | 410km (255 miles) |
Drive | 4h 5m | £65($77) | on demand | 373km (232 miles) |
Eastern Airways
Aer Lingus
South Western Railway
Transport for Wales
Autokar Polska
The following major airports near Chester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.