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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Albi is to bus which costs €50 - €170 and takes 26h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Albi is to train and fly which takes 7h 52m and costs €90 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Albi?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Albi. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Albi Ville via London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Albi?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Albi. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Albi Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.

How far is it from Chester to Albi?

The distance between Chester and Albi is 1281 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Albi without a car is to train which takes 13h 29m and costs €190 - €800.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Chester to Albi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Albi bus from?

Chester to Albi bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Albi train from?

Chester to Albi train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Albi?

The best way to get from Chester to Albi is to train which takes 13h 29m and costs €190 - €800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €170 and takes 26h 41m.

Where does the Chester to Albi bus arrive?

Chester to Albi bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Chester and Albi?

Albi is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 11:59 PM in Chester and 12:59 AM in Albi.

Where does the Chester to Albi train arrive?

Chester to Albi train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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Where can I stay near Albi?

There are 764+ hotels available in Albi.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Albi by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, night train, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)MAN - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
7h 52m
€91–276
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy to Toulouse Matabiau
4. Take the bus from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
26h 41m
€52–168
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Toulouse MatabiauTgv
4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi VilleTer
13h 29m
€196–754
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Chester to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the night train from Paris Austerlitz to Albi Madeleine
21h 14m
€261–848
Fly from Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)LPL - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
9h 27m
€96–227
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Chester to London Euston
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)LHR - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Ville
9h 11m
€152–635
Bus via Millau
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria830
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Millau
4. Take the bus from MILLAU - Gare Routière / SNCF to ALBI - Hôtel de Police720
28h 53m
€87–217
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Albi
14h 54m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Albi
15h 51m
€252–376

Chester to Albi by train, foot, and subway

48Weekly Services

13h 29mAverage Duration

€196Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,281.2 km
Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Albi, France?

You can take a train from Chester to Albi Ville via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 13h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Albi Ville via London Victoria, Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 26h 41m.

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