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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Chester is to bus which costs £17 - £30 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Chester. However, there are services departing from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Chester. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Chester via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Chester?

The distance between Cambridge and Chester is 236 miles. The road distance is 170.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £50 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Cambridge to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Chester bus from?

Cambridge to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Chester train from?

Cambridge to Chester train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train, bus or fly from Cambridge to Chester?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Chester is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £50 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £30 and takes 5h 35m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Cambridge to Chester bus arrive?

Cambridge to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Cambridge to Chester train arrive?

Cambridge to Chester train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Chester is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Cambridge to Chester.

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

Book your Cambridge to Chester train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Cambridge to Chester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 998+ hotels available in Chester.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cambridge to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 7m
£53–214
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk083
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
5h 35m
£18–30
Drive 169.3 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Chestercar 169.3 mi
3h 2m
£42–60
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 50m
£69–258
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
5h 35m
£34–201
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ely to Warrington Centraltrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
7h 52m
£63–94
Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 34m
£57–173
Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
6h 20m
£63–126

Cambridge to Chester by train and foot

85Weekly Services

4h 7mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cambridge to Chester.

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Distance: 234.2 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Chester via King's Cross and London Euston in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 5h 35m.

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