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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Braintree is to bus which costs £29 - £60 and takes 7h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Braintree is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Braintree?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Rue De Jeunes via Finchley Road Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Braintree?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Braintree via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Chester to Braintree?

The distance between Chester and Braintree is 227 miles. The road distance is 203.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Braintree without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £80 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Chester to Braintree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Braintree bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chester to Braintree train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Braintree?

The best way to get from Chester to Braintree is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £80 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £60 and takes 7h 44m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Chester to Braintree bus arrive?

Chester to Braintree bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where does the Chester to Braintree train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Braintree?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Braintree is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Chester to Braintree.

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

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Where can I stay near Braintree?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London EustonChester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to BraintreeLondon Liverpool Street - Braintree
4h 16m
£81–382
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 CentreUk021 / ...
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach StationA6
7h 44m
£30–58
Drive 202.4 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Braintree202.4 mi
3h 46m
£50–72
Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)LPL - STN
5h 46m
£57–121
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham New StreetHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted AirportBirmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
7h 6m
£42–191
Bus via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to B'ham Airport Bus Terminal551
2. Take the bus from B'ham Airport Bus Terminal to Coach Station777
8h 58m
£33–98
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)MAN - STN
6h 23m
£62–157
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Braintree
6h 9m
£101–275
Fly Liverpool to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)LPL - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Braintree
7h 46m
£100–206

Chester to Braintree by train, subway, and foot

79Weekly Services

4h 16mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 225.7 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Braintree via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Rue De Jeunes via Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, and Coach Station in around 7h 44m.

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