What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to Brackley?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Brackley is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Brackley?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Brackley is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Brackley?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Brackley. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Winchester House via Magdalen Street and Pioneer Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Brackley?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Brackley. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Banbury via Shrewsbury and Birmingham Moor Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Chester to Brackley?

The distance between Chester and Brackley is 134 miles. The road distance is 126 miles.

How do I travel from Chester to Brackley without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to Brackley without a car is to train and line 500 bus which takes 4h 27m and costs £45 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Chester to Brackley?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Chester to Brackley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Brackley bus from?

Chester to Brackley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Brackley train from?

Chester to Brackley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Brackley?

The best way to get from Chester to Brackley is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Chester to Brackley bus arrive?

Chester to Brackley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where does the Chester to Brackley train arrive?

Chester to Brackley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Chester to Brackley?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Brackley is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Chester to Brackley.

Where can I stay near Brackley?

There are 576+ hotels available in Brackley.

Chester to Brackley - 4 ways to travel via train, line 500 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Brackley by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 500 bus
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Banburytrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Springfield Waybus 500
4h 27m
£47–78
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 830
6h 30m
£30–48
Drive 125.3 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Brackleycar 125.3 mi
2h 32m
£31–45
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to Banburytrain
5h 7m
£46–91

Chester to Brackley by train and bus

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4h 27mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 133.6 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

National Express operates a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Gloucester Green Bus Station once a week. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Springfield Way via Shrewsbury, Birmingham New Street, Birmingham Moor Street, Banbury, and Bus Station in around 5h 7m.

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