The cheapest and fastest coaches from Poole to Chester
Cheapest price
£59
Average price
£59
Fastest journey
10 h 30 m
Average duration
10 h 30 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
282 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Poole to Chester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Poole to Chester will cost around £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £59.
Of the 1 buses that leave Poole for Chester every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 282 km distance in an average of 10 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 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 Poole to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Poole to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £95.
Distance: 282 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£43 Average Price Cheapest | £129 Average Price |
9h 15m Average total duration 8h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Poole to Chester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Poole to Chester coaches for today, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:40 Poole | 10h30 | 04:10 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Poole to Chester
Buses from Poole to Chester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 8h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 18:51. The fastest coach covers the 282 km distance in 10h 30m.
Distance 282 km |
Average bus duration 8h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 10h 30m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 18:51 |
Bus providers: National Express from Poole to ChesterYou can travel by bus between Poole to Chester with National Express for as low as £23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Poole to Chester coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Poole 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.

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