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Compare train and coach for Chester to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £40.
Distance: 283 km
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£101 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 1m Average total duration 8h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Bournemouth from Chester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Chester to Bournemouth is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Chester to Bournemouth
Travel to Bournemouth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chester to Bournemouth.
You can get to Bournemouth from Chester 2 different ways: train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Bournemouth from Chester is by taking a coach, which costs on average £34.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Chester to Bournemouth:
Taking a coach costs £3 less than taking a train, which costs on average £37 for the same trip.
The fastest way from Chester to Bournemouth is by train with an average journey time of 4 h 40 min.
There are alternative travel options to Bournemouth that take longer:
Coach takes 9 h 45 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 175 miles from Chester to Bournemouth.
The average frequency per day from Chester to Bournemouth is:
- 2 coaches a day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Bournemouth from Chester as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Chester to Bournemouth:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Chester to Bournemouth:
- You can go to Bournemouth from Chester by coach with National Express. You'll see cheap coach tickets for £34 with National Express from Chester to Bournemouth on Omio.
- You can travel by train from Chester to Bournemouth with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast or Transport for Wales, and you can find CrossCountry Chester to Bournemouth tickets for £37 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Chester to Bournemouth with the following travel companies:
- You can take a direct coach with.
- You can book a direct train with.
Direct services to Bournemouth tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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