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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Chester is to bus via Birmingham which costs £22 - £50 and takes 8h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Chester is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Chester. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Gatwick Airport South Terminal and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Chester. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Chester via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Brighton to Chester?

The distance between Brighton and Chester is 233 miles. The road distance is 240.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £55 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Brighton to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Chester bus from?

Brighton to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Chester train from?

Brighton to Chester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train, bus or fly from Brighton to Chester?

The best way to get from Brighton to Chester is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs £55 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £22 - £50 and takes 8h 18m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Brighton to Chester bus arrive?

Brighton to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at South Terminal Bus Station.

Where does the Brighton to Chester train arrive?

Brighton to Chester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Chester is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Brighton to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from Brighton to Chester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Brighton to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 990+ hotels available in Chester.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Brighton 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 Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 36m
£58–214
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus
8h 18m
£22–50
Drive 239.3 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Chestercar 239.3 mi
4h 29m
£59–85
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 9m
£90–303
Bus
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 551 / ...
8h 33m
£29–83
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 51m
£69–230
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
6h 34m
£67–179
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 5m
£94–230
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
7h 53m
£148–432

Brighton to Chester by train and foot

85Weekly Services

4h 36mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Brighton to Chester.

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Distance: 231.8 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Chester via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Chester Bus Interchange via Gatwick Airport South Terminal and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 8h 18m.

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