The distance between Winchester and Chester is around 327km (203 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Winchester to Chester by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chester → Winchester if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Chester.
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There are several options for getting from Winchester to Chester by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £110 ($135) and will take around 3h 15m.
The distance between Winchester and Chester is around 327km (203 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 260km (162 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Winchester and Chester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Winchester to Chester is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £110 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Winchester and Chester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £110 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Winchester and Chester. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Winchester 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 15m.
South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and Transport for Wales run train services between Winchester and Chester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Winchester and Chester. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo and then to Chester. instead which will take 3h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Winchester to Chester. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo and then to Chester. instead which will take 3h 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 Winchester and Chester. The distance is around 327km (203 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Winchester to Chester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £110 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 15m | £110($135) | hourly | 397km (246 miles) |
Train via Birmingham International | 4h 20m | £125($145) | every 4 hours | 349km (217 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | £57($67) | on demand | 327km (203 miles) |
Eastern Airways
Aer Lingus
South Western Railway
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Chester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.