The cheapest and fastest coaches from Newport to Chester
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
6 h 35 m
Average duration
7 h 3 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Newport to Chester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newport to Chester will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
Of the 2 buses that leave Newport for Chester every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 178 km distance in an average of 7 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Newport to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newport to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 178 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£25 Average Price Cheapest | £42 Average Price |
5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Newport to Chester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Newport to Chester coaches for today, Friday 13 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 16:55 Newport | 5h10 | 22:05 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Newport to Chester
Buses from Newport to Chester run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £15 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 178 km distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 178 km |
Average bus duration 4h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 5h 10m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: National Express from Newport to ChesterYou can travel by bus between Newport to Chester with National Express for as low as £15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Newport to Chester coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newport to Chester by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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