The average bus between Harlow and Chester takes 7h 33m and the fastest bus takes 7h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Harlow to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Harlow and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harlow is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Chester at 5:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 7h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Harlow to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Harlow to Chester. However, there are services departing from Harlow station and arriving at Chester station via Finchley Road Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
Harlow to Chester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Coach Station.
Harlow to Chester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.
The distance between Harlow and Chester is 257 km. The road distance is 399 km.
You can take a bus from Burnt Mill School to Chester Bus Interchange via Coach Station, Finchley Road Station, and London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) in around 8h 47m.