The average bus between Harpenden and Chester takes 7h 29m and the fastest bus takes 6h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Harpenden 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 Harpenden and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harpenden is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Chester at 1:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Black Boy PH and take an average of 7h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 48m • 2 changes
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13h 39m • 2 changes


6h 48m • 2 changes
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6h 59m • 2 changes
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13h 39m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Harpenden 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 Harpenden to Chester. However, there are services departing from Harpenden station and arriving at Chester station via Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
Harpenden to Chester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.
Harpenden to Chester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.
The distance between Harpenden and Chester is 229.7 km. The road distance is 351 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Chester Bus Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 5h 15m.