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How to get from Bristol to Chester by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Bristol to Chester in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 129 bus from Bucks County Office Center station to Beaver St & Garden St - Mbns station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRE train and finally take the WIL train from 30th Street station to Chester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

141min$11.25
Bus - 129
129
Train - TRE
TRE
Train - WIL
WIL
Walk to Chester
Leaves from Bucks County Office Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bristol
  • 2
    Bus - 129129
    Wait for bus
    129
    Oxford Valley Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Beaver St & Garden St - Mbns
    ID 21162
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bristol
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #9712 - Temple University
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    30th Street
    37 min
  • 7
    Train - WILWIL
    Wait for train
    WIL
    #215 - Wilmington
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chester
    Walk to
    Chester
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bristol to Chester

The distance between Bristol, Philadelphia and Chester, Philadelphia is approximately 37.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 141 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bristol to Chester by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Bristol

Bristol is located at Bristol, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Veterans Hwy & Rockview Dr.

Train stations close to Bristol:

  • Bristol
  • Croydon

Bus stations close to Bristol:

  • Veterans Hwy & Rockview Dr
  • Veterans Hwy & Rockview Dr - FS
  • Veterans Hwy & Winder Dr - Mbfs

Public transit stations close to Chester, Philadelphia

Chester is located at Chester, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Chester Transportation Center.

Train stations close to Chester:

  • Chester
  • Eddystone
  • Highland Avenue

Bus stations close to Chester:

  • Chester Transportation Center
  • 6th & Edgemont Av
  • Welsh St & Wall St

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Chester?

    The fastest way takes 141 minutes, using Bus line 129, Bus line TRE, Bus line WIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Chester in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bristol to Chester in Philadelphia?

    The 129 bus line goes from Oxford Valley Mall station near Bristol to Beaver St & Garden St - Mbns station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Beaver St & Garden St - Mbns station near Chester in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Bristol to Chester in Philadelphia by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Bristol and Chester in Philadelphia by bus and train is about 2 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Bristol to get to Chester in Philadelphia?

    Get on the 129 bus from the Oxford Valley Mall stop near Bristol in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Bristol and Chester in Philadelphia?

    Get off the bus at the Beaver St & Garden St - Mbns station, which is closest to Chester in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the bus fare from Bristol to Chester?

    The ride from Bristol to Chester costs $11.25.

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