What is the cheapest way to get from Basildon to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Chester is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 9h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basildon to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Basildon and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Basildon station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Coach Station and Coventry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

How far is it from Basildon to Chester?

The distance between Basildon and Chester is 207 miles. The road distance is 211.2 miles.

How do I travel from Basildon to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Basildon to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £70 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Basildon to Chester?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Basildon to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Chester bus from?

Basildon to Chester bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Basildon to Chester?

The best way to get from Basildon to Chester is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 9h 21m, you could also fly, which costs £240 - £600 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Basildon to Chester bus arrive?

Basildon to Chester bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN) station.

Can I drive from Basildon to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Basildon to Chester is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Basildon to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1081+ hotels available in Chester.

Basildon to Chester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basildon to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 18m
£72–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)bus X10
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from Coventry to Chester Bus Interchangebus
9h 21m
£35–74
Drive 209.9 mi
1. Drive from Basildon to Chestercar 209.9 mi
3h 37m
£52–75
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 33m
£98–287
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Stansted Airport (STN)bus X10
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain
8h 17m
£113–191
Fly London City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 4m
£197–452
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
6h 26m
£247–584
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 13m
£133–291
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
7h 18m
£80–249

Basildon to Chester by train, foot, and bus

85Weekly Services

4h 18mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 205.8 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Basildon, England and Chester, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Chester every 2 hours. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Coach Station and Coventry in around 9h 21m.

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