The distance between Worcester and Chester is around 159km (99 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Worcester 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 Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level and then to Crewe.
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Take the train to Birmingham New Street then take the bus to Chester Bus Interchange.
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There are several options for getting from Worcester to Chester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($35).
The distance between Worcester and Chester is around 159km (99 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 120km (75 miles)
It takes around 1h 55m to get from Worcester and Chester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Worcester to Chester is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £30 ($35).
The cheapest way to travel between Worcester and Chester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Worcester and Chester. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Worcester to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level and Crewe. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.
London Midland and Transport for Wales run train services between Worcester and Chester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Worcester and Chester. We recommend that you take the train to Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level and then to Crewe. instead which will take 1h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Worcester to Chester. We recommend that you take the train to Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level and then to Crewe. instead which will take 1h 55m.
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 Worcester and Chester. The distance is around 166km (103 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Worcester to Chester is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around £30 ($35).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 55m | £30($35) | hourly | 159km (99 miles) |
Train via Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level | 2h 30m | £52($61) | every 4 hours | 178km (110 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 2h 55m | £14($16) | once daily | 171km (106 miles) |
Train to Birmingham New Street, Bus | 2h 55m | £12($14) | once daily | 180km (112 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | £29($34) | on demand | 166km (103 miles) |
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Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Chester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.