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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain train Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    3h 43m
    £152–225

  2. Line 376 bus, bus via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Street to Bus Stationbus bus 374 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus
    7h 3m
    £22–33

  3. Line 376 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from New Street to Bus Stationbus bus 374 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 830
    6h 58m
    £29–48

  4. Drive  164.8 mi

    1. Drive from Wells to Chestercar car 164.8 mi
    3h 40m
    £41–59

  5. Line 376 bus, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the bus from New Street to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    7h 36m
    £63–171

  6. Line 376 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New Street to Bus Stationbus bus 374 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Newport Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain train
    6h 22m
    £51–84

  7. Line 376 bus, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from New Street to Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    8h 15m
    £71–173

Wells to Chester by bus and train

Calendar73Weekly Services
Duration6h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Wells to Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 183.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a vehicle from Wells to Chester via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Street to Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 58m.

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