The distance between Wells and Chester is around 293km (182 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Wells 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.
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Take the train to Southampton Central then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester.
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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 Wells to Chester by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £51 ($60).
The distance between Wells and Chester is around 293km (182 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 221km (137 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Wells and Chester by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Wells to Chester is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £51 ($60).
The cheapest way to travel between Wells and Chester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Wells and Chester. We recommend that you drive to Chester. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wells and Chester. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Wells 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 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
First Bristol and FlixBus run regular bus services between Wells and Chester. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wells to Chester. We recommend that you fly from Bristol (BRS) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester. instead which will take 4h 35m.
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 Wells and Chester. The distance is around 293km (182 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wells to Chester is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £75 ($89).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 30m | £260($305) | once daily | 474km (294 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 35m | £135($160) | 5 times a day | 718km (446 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 4hrs | £170($205) | 5 times a day | 781km (485 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 5h 30m | £290($345) | every 2 hours | 553km (344 miles) |
Bus | 5hrs | £17($20) | 4 times a week | 305km (190 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 3h 35m | £75($89) | 5 times a day | 294km (182 miles) |
Bus to Interchange, train | 5h 30m | £90($105) | every 3 hours | 328km (204 miles) |
Drive | 3h 25m | £51($60) | on demand | 293km (182 miles) |
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