What is the best way to travel from Bournemouth to Chester?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Flights to Chester from Bournemouth. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Chester from Bournemouth?
You can reach Chester with just £25 by taking a Bus from National Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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National Express12h 55m009:55BournemouthUniversity22:50ChesterBus Interchange0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 09:55:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
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National Express14h 10m015:00BournemouthUniversity05:10ChesterBus Interchange0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 15:00:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 05:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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Ryanair14h 30m017:10Bournemouth AirportBournemouth Airport07:40Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth Airport (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 17:10:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 07:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
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Ryanair29h 45m017:10Bournemouth AirportBournemouth Airport22:55Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth Airport (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 17:10:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 22:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 45m
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Ryanair11h 0m013:40Bournemouth AirportBournemouth Airport00:40Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth Airport (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 13:40:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 00:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £80 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
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Loganair1h 0m016:35Southampton AirportSouthampton Airport17:35Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Loganair goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 16:35:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £100 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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Loganair3h 15m011:00Southampton AirportSouthampton Airport14:15Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Loganair goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 11:00:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 14:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £171 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)23h 55m020:10Southampton AirportSouthampton Airport20:05Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 20:10:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £202 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 55m
Cheapest Flights Sunday
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National Express13h 10m009:55BournemouthUniversity23:05ChesterBus Interchange0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 09:55:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
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National Express14h 10m015:00BournemouthUniversity05:10ChesterBus Interchange0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 15:00:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 05:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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National Express13h 0m010:05BournemouthUniversity23:05ChesterBus Interchange0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 10:05:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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National Express13h 0m010:05BournemouthUniversity23:05ChesterBus Interchange0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 10:05:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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National Express13h 10m009:55BournemouthUniversity23:05ChesterBus Interchange0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 09:55:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
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National Express14h 10m015:00BournemouthUniversity05:10ChesterBus Interchange0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 15:00:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 05:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
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Ryanair8h 25m014:35Bournemouth AirportBournemouth Airport23:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth Airport (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 14:35:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £64 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
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Loganair0h 55m013:30Southampton AirportSouthampton Airport14:25Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Loganair goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 13:30:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 14:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £98 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)13h 20m020:10Southampton AirportSouthampton Airport09:30Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 20:10:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 09:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £192 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
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KLM Cityhopper4h 5m008:40Southampton AirportSouthampton Airport12:45Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from KLM Cityhopper goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 08:40:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 12:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £196 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
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Azman Air4h 30m017:30Southampton AirportSouthampton Airport22:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Azman Air goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 17:30:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £196 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Cheapest Buses Friday
Cheapest Flights Friday
What are the fastest trips from Bournemouth to Chester?
You can get to Chester from Bournemouth in just 0h 55m with a Flight from Loganair. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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National Express12h 55m009:55BournemouthUniversity22:50ChesterBus Interchange0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 09:55:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
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National Express14h 10m015:00BournemouthUniversity05:10ChesterBus Interchange0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 15:00:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 05:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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Loganair1h 0m016:35Southampton AirportSouthampton Airport17:35Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Loganair goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 16:35:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £100 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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Loganair3h 15m011:00Southampton AirportSouthampton Airport14:15Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Loganair goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 11:00:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 14:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £171 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
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Azman Air3h 55m018:05Southampton AirportSouthampton Airport22:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Azman Air goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 18:05:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £217 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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Aurigny Air Services7h 0m009:35Southampton AirportSouthampton Airport16:35Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Aurigny Air Services goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 09:35:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £227 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
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KLM Cityhopper7h 5m009:30Southampton AirportSouthampton Airport16:35Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from KLM Cityhopper goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 09:30:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £217 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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Ryanair11h 0m013:40Bournemouth AirportBournemouth Airport00:40Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth Airport (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 13:40:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 00:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £80 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
Fastest Flights Sunday
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National Express13h 10m009:55BournemouthUniversity23:05ChesterBus Interchange0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 09:55:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
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National Express14h 10m015:00BournemouthUniversity05:10ChesterBus Interchange0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 15:00:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 05:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
Fastest Buses Monday
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National Express13h 0m010:05BournemouthUniversity23:05ChesterBus Interchange0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 16/12/2025 10:05:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/12/2025 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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National Express13h 0m010:05BournemouthUniversity23:05ChesterBus Interchange0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 10:05:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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Loganair0h 55m013:30Southampton AirportSouthampton Airport14:25Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Loganair goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 13:30:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 14:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £98 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
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KLM Cityhopper4h 5m008:40Southampton AirportSouthampton Airport12:45Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from KLM Cityhopper goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 08:40:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 12:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £196 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
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Azman Air4h 30m017:30Southampton AirportSouthampton Airport22:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Azman Air goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 17:30:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £196 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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Ryanair8h 25m014:35Bournemouth AirportBournemouth Airport23:00Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth Airport (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 14:35:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 23:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £64 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)13h 20m020:10Southampton AirportSouthampton Airport09:30Manchester AirportAirport Coach Station0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Southampton Airport, Southampton Airport (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 20:10:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 09:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £192 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
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National Express13h 10m009:55BournemouthUniversity23:05ChesterBus Interchange0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 09:55:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
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National Express14h 10m015:00BournemouthUniversity05:10ChesterBus Interchange0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 15:00:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 05:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Bournemouth to Chester
What are the most popular stations in Bournemouth and Chester?
In Bournemouth, you will usually depart from Train Station, Southbourne Train Station or Central Coach Station, while in Chester you will be arriving at Central Station, Vicar's Lane or Bus Interchange, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Chester from Bournemouth? With 3 connections between 1 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Bournemouth and Chester, you can pay as low as £25 with a Bus from National Express.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Loganair: you will get to Chester in just 0h 55m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Bournemouth and Chester are National Express, Ryanair and Loganair, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Bournemouth and Chester is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Bournemouth or to Bache, and look at flights from Bournemouth Airport, and landing at Liverpool Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Bournemouth to Chester?
The most popular companies between Bournemouth and Chester, are National Express, Ryanair and Loganair. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express
Airlines: Ryanair, Loganair, Eastern Air Lines (2011) and 3 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Bournemouth to Chester
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Bournemouth to Chester. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Bournemouth to Chester
How can I reach Chester from Bournemouth?
Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Chester from Bournemouth.
How far is Chester from Bournemouth?
The distance between Bournemouth and Chester is 283.7 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Bournemouth and Chester?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 8 kgs of CO2, a train 10 kgs, a car 48 kgs, and a flight 70 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Bournemouth to Chester?
You can get to Chester with just £25 by taking a Bus from National Express.
What is the fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Chester?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Chester in just 0h 55m with a Flight from Loganair.
More routes to Bournemouth and to Chester
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Bournemouth and to Chester. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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