How to Travel from
Chester Basin to Cape Breton Island
by Route or Car
Schedule
Chester Basin, Canada → Cape Breton Island, Canada
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Chester Basin to Cape Breton Island
Composite routes from Chester Basin to Cape Breton Island
Cheapest
4 h 36 min
Car
392 km.
from $21
Other
3 h 59 min
Bus, Plane
318 km.
from $330.48
8 h 21 min
318 km.
from $87.17
Route Navigator Chester Basin - Cape Breton Island
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Highway 12
Highway 12, 1 km 884 м
1 km 884 м
Turn right
41 km 173 м
41 km 173 м
Keep right and take 213 toward Bedford, Peggys Cove
Bedford, Peggys Cove, 213, 252 м
252 м
Keep left and take 213 East toward Hammonds Plains, Bedford
Hammonds Plains, Bedford, 213 East, 118 м
118 м
Turn left onto Hammonds Plains Road
Hammonds Plains Road, 16 km 537 м
16 km 537 м
Turn left and take NS 102 North toward Lower Sackville, Airport, Truro
Lower Sackville, Airport, Truro, NS 102 North, 83 km 792 м
83 km 792 м
Keep right and drive toward Truro, Truro Heights
Truro, Truro Heights, 275 м
275 м
Keep right
91 м
91 м
Turn slight right onto McClures Mills Road
McClures Mills Road, 1 km 50 м
1 km 50 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Willow Street
Willow Street, 1 km 819 м
1 km 819 м
Turn right onto Arthur Street
Arthur Street, 2 km 647 м
2 km 647 м
Keep left onto Walker Street
Walker Street, 1 km 743 м
1 km 743 м
Keep right
33 м
33 м
Turn slight right onto Pictou Road
Pictou Road, 6 km 935 м
6 km 935 м
Keep right and take 104 East toward New Glasgow, Cape Breton
New Glasgow, Cape Breton, 104 East, 158 km 807 м
158 km 807 м
Continue onto Highway 104
Highway 104, 237 м
237 м
Keep left onto Highway 105
Highway 105, 47 km 404 м
47 km 404 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Main Street
Main Street, 1 km 194 м
1 km 194 м
Turn right onto Highway 105
Highway 105, 10 km 785 м
10 km 785 м
Turn right onto Highway 223
Highway 223, 2 km 738 м
2 km 738 м
Attention, take ferry (Little Narrows)
Little Narrows, 181 м
181 м
Leave ferry and continue onto Highway 223
Highway 223, 32 м
32 м
Turn left onto Little Narrows Road
Little Narrows Road, 8 km 36 м
8 km 36 м
Turn right onto St Columba Road
St Columba Road, 3 km 530 м
3 km 530 м
Turn left onto Washabuck Road
Washabuck Road, 8 km 362 м
8 km 362 м
Keep right onto Gillis Point Road
Gillis Point Road, 4 km 928 м
4 km 928 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Pascan Aviation
Website:
pascan.com
Plane from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Sydney/J.A.
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$190.84–$343.51
Bus operators
Maritimebus
Phone:
+1 800-575-1807
Email:
info@maritimebus.com
Website:
maritimebus.com/
Bus from Chester to Halifax
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.09–$17.81
Bus from Chester to Halifax,
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.09–$17.81
Bus from Halifax to North
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.80–$69.97
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Chester Basin to Cape Breton Island?
The cheapest way to get from Chester Basin to Cape Breton Island is to bus which costs $48.91 - $76.09 and takes 8h 21m.
What is the fastest way to get from Chester Basin to Cape Breton Island?
The fastest way to get from Chester Basin to Cape Breton Island is to bus and fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $173.91 - $315.22 .
Is there a direct bus between Chester Basin and Cape Breton Island?
No, there is no direct bus from Chester Basin to Cape Breton Island. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at North Sydney, NS via Halifax. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
How far is it from Chester Basin to Cape Breton Island?
The distance between Chester Basin and Cape Breton Island is 413 km. The road distance is 448.9 km.
How do I travel from Chester Basin to Cape Breton Island without a car?
The best way to get from Chester Basin to Cape Breton Island without a car is to bus which takes 8h 21m and costs $48.91 - $76.09 .
How long does it take to get from Chester Basin to Cape Breton Island?
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Chester Basin to Cape Breton Island, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Chester Basin to Cape Breton Island bus from?
Chester Basin to Cape Breton Island bus services, operated by Maritimebus, depart from Chester station.
Where does the Chester Basin to Cape Breton Island bus arrive?
Chester Basin to Cape Breton Island bus services, operated by Maritimebus, arrive at Halifax, NS station.
Can I drive from Chester Basin to Cape Breton Island?
Yes, the driving distance between Chester Basin to Cape Breton Island is 449 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Chester Basin to Cape Breton Island.
Where can I stay near Cape Breton Island?
There are 15+ hotels available in Cape Breton Island. Prices start at $62.64 per night.
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