The cheapest and fastest coaches from Poole to Chester
Cheapest price
£52
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
7 h 10 m
Average duration
8 h 40 m
Buses per day
3
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 £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £52.
To travel from Poole to Chester you need to make at least 2 changes.
5:507h10Poole13:00Chester£521One-way2 changes
9:009h30Poole18:30Chester£521One-way2 changes
20:009h20Poole5:20Chester£521One-way2 changes
5:507h10Poole13:00Chester£521One-way2 changes
20:009h20Poole5:20Chester£521One-way2 changes
9:009h30Poole18:30Chester£521One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight 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 £30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £89.
Distance: 282 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£37 Average Price Cheapest | £104 Average Price | £93 Average Price |
9h 15m Average total duration 8h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Poole to Chester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Poole to Chester coaches for today, Thursday 2 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 20:00 Poole | 9h20 | 5:20 Chester | 2 changes | |
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![]() | 5:50 Poole | 7h10 | 13:00 Chester | 2 changes | |
![]() | 9:00 Poole | 9h30 | 18:30 Chester | 2 changes | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Poole to Chester by train, coach or flight
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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 £30 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 11h 10m.
Distance 282 km |
Average bus duration 8h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 11h 10m |
First bus 0:30 |
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 £30. 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.

- 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.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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