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

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Chester is to bus via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) which costs £16 - £40 and takes 5h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Chester is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £45 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Charing Cross to Chester. However, there are services departing from Trafalgar Square and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross 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 10m.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Chester?

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

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

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Chester without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £45 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Charing Cross to Chester, including transfers.

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

Charing Cross to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Charing Cross to Chester?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Chester is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £45 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), which costs £16 - £40 and takes 5h 42m, you could also fly, which costs £130 - £350 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Charing Cross to Chester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Charing Cross to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Charing Cross to Chester?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 971+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to ChesterLondon Euston - Chester / ...
3h 10m
£47–183
Bus via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Chester Bus InterchangeUk021 / ...
5h 42m
£16–38
Drive 188.7 mi
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Chester188.7 mi
3h 27m
£47–67
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 41m
£75–258
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus InterchangeUk021 / ...
6h 50m
£16–37
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)LHR - LPL
6h 8m
£130–344
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)LGW - LPL
6h 31m
£81–177
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)LCY - LPL
6h 9m
£242–571
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 6m
£90–239

Charing Cross to Chester by bus and foot

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6h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 179.6 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Charing Cross, 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 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Chester Bus Interchange twice daily. Tickets cost £14–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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