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

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Chester is to bus via Birmingham which costs £17 - £45 and takes 7h 29m.

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.

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 20m and costs £55 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Basildon to Chester, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Basildon to Chester?

The best way to get from Basildon to Chester is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £55 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £65 and takes 6h 27m, you could also fly, which costs £230 - £750 and takes 6h 23m.

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 988+ hotels available in Chester.

Basildon to Chester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 20m
£57–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Chester Bus Interchangebus Uk021 / ...
6h 27m
£17–63
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 45m
£84–276
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Upminster to Birminghambus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Chester Bus Interchangebus Uk021 / ...
7h 29m
£18–41
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
6h 59m
£207–486
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
6h 23m
£235–735
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 40m
£81–171

Basildon to Chester by train, foot, and bus

85Weekly Services

4h 20mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 205.8 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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 £45–180 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Chester Bus Interchange twice daily. Tickets cost £10–40 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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