The distance between Swindon and Chester is around 250km (156 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Swindon to Chester by train, bus, 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 → Swindon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Newport (S Wales) and then to Chester.
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Take the train to London Paddington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Chester Bus Interchange.
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There are several options for getting from Swindon to Chester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £44 ($52).
The distance between Swindon and Chester is around 250km (156 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 196km (122 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Swindon and Chester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swindon to Chester is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £44 ($52).
The cheapest way to travel between Swindon 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 Swindon and Chester. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Swindon to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newport (S Wales). These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.
Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales run train services between Swindon and Chester. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Swindon and Chester. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Swindon to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stratton Park Sainsburys, Birmingham Brunel Street and Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.
Megabus UK, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Swindon and Chester. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Chester. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester. instead which will take 3h 40m.
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 Swindon and Chester. The distance is around 250km (156 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swindon to Chester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 30m | £95($110) | every 3 hours | 309km (192 miles) |
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 40m | £280($330) | hourly | 471km (293 miles) |
Train to Reading, plane | 3h 45m | £285($340) | every 3 hours | 491km (305 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 50m | £24($28) | once daily | 286km (177 miles) |
Bus to Chester | 5h 30m | £15($18) | once daily | 309km (192 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | £44($52) | on demand | 250km (156 miles) |
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Eastern Airways
The following major airports near Chester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.