How to travel from Wells to Chester, United Kingdom

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.

8 routes found

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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Southampton Central then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £260($305)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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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.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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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 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £75($89)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Chester.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance293km (182 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wells and Chester

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.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Wells and Chester. We recommend that you drive to Chester. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wells and Chester

Transport options from Wells to Chester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 30m
£260($305)
once daily474km (294 miles)
Plane and Train4h 35m
£135($160)
5 times a day718km (446 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4hrs
£170($205)
5 times a day781km (485 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 30m
£290($345)
every 2 hours553km (344 miles)
Bus
5hrs
£17($20)
4 times a week305km (190 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
£75($89)
5 times a day294km (182 miles)
Bus to Interchange, train5h 30m
£90($105)
every 3 hours328km (204 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
£51($60)
on demand293km (182 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