What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Chester is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Gloucester Green Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Chester. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Chester via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Reading to Chester?

The distance between Reading and Chester is 172 miles. The road distance is 170.1 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Chester without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £70 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Chester?

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Reading to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Chester bus from?

Reading to Chester bus services, operated by Thames Travel, depart from Station Road.

Where do I catch the Reading to Chester train from?

Reading to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Chester?

The best way to get from Reading to Chester is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 56m.

Where does the Reading to Chester bus arrive?

Reading to Chester bus services, operated by Thames Travel, arrive at Westgate station.

Where does the Reading to Chester train arrive?

Reading to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Reading to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Chester is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Reading to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from Reading to Chester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Reading to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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There are 7 ways to get from Reading to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
3h 52m
£70–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Westgatebus X40 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
6h 56m
£27–45
Drive 169.1 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Chestercar 169.1 mi
3h 25m
£42–61
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
4h 58m
£83–320
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
4h 36m
£70–108
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
7h 15m
£95–244
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
6h 45m
£150–508

Reading to Chester by train

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Distance: 171.1 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Chester via Stafford in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to Chester Bus Interchange via Westgate and Gloucester Green Bus Station in around 6h 56m.

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