The average bus between Lewes and Chester takes 9h 6m and the fastest bus takes 8h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lewes 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 Lewes and Chester. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Lewes is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Chester at 5:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Old Steine and take an average of 9h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Lewes 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 Lewes to Chester. However, there are services departing from Lewes station and arriving at Chester station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
Lewes to Chester bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from Old Steine station.
Lewes to Chester bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.
The distance between Lewes and Chester is 325.1 km. The road distance is 416 km.
You can take a bus from High Street to Chester Bus Interchange via Old Steine, London Heathrow Airport, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 9h 14m.