What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Chester is to bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre which costs £15 - £30 and takes 5h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Chester is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £45 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross (Station) and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Charing Cross (Station) to Chester. However, there are services departing from Trafalgar Square and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross (Station) and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross (Station) station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Chester via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Charing Cross (Station) to Chester?

The distance between Charing Cross (Station) and Chester is 181 miles. The road distance is 189.8 miles.

How do I travel from Charing Cross (Station) to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Chester without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £45 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Chester?

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross (Station) to Chester bus from?

Charing Cross (Station) to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross (Station) to Chester train from?

Charing Cross (Station) to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train, bus or fly from Charing Cross (Station) to Chester?

The best way to get from Charing Cross (Station) to Chester is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £45 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre, which costs £15 - £30 and takes 5h 46m, you could also fly, which costs £110 - £320 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Charing Cross (Station) to Chester bus arrive?

Charing Cross (Station) to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Charing Cross (Station) to Chester train arrive?

Charing Cross (Station) to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Chester station.

Can I drive from Charing Cross (Station) to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross (Station) to Chester is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Charing Cross (Station) to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from Charing Cross (Station) to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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Charing Cross (Station) to Chester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Charing Cross (Station) 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 ChesterLondon Euston - Chester / ...
3h 11m
£47–183
Bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Chester Bus InterchangeUk021 / ...
5h 46m
£15–30
Drive 188.7 mi
1. Drive from Charing Cross (Station) to Chester188.7 mi
3h 27m
£47–68
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
4h 45m
£72–249
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchange423 / ...
7h 32m
£16–47
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)LHR - LPL
6h 8m
£114–314
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)LCY - LPL
6h 22m
£251–491
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)LTN - LPL
6h 39m
£78–213
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
5h 21m
£88–229

Charing Cross (Station) to Chester by subway and train

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3h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 179.6 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

What companies run services between Charing Cross (Station), Greater London, 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 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Chester Bus Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £13–28 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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