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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Brest is to bus which costs €55 - €190 and takes 25h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Brest is to train and fly which takes 8h 27m and costs €120 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Brest?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Brest. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Brest via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Brest?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Brest. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Brest via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.

How far is it from Chester to Brest?

The distance between Chester and Brest is 1348 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Brest without a car is to train which takes 10h 24m and costs €180 - €850.

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

It takes approximately 10h 24m to get from Chester to Brest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Brest bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chester to Brest train from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Brest?

The best way to get from Chester to Brest is to train which takes 10h 24m and costs €180 - €850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €190 and takes 25h 50m.

Where does the Chester to Brest bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Chester and Brest?

Brest is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 3:55 AM in Chester and 4:55 AM in Brest.

Where does the Chester to Brest train arrive?

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

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

Book your Chester to Brest train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Brest?

There are 1295+ hotels available in Brest.

Chester to Brest - 7 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Chester to Brest by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, car ferry, bus, car, car train, 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 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 BrestTgv
10h 24m
€180–835
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 (Bercy Seine) to Brest
25h 50m
€57–182
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouth
3. Take the car ferry from Plymouth to Port de Roscoff
4. Take the bus from Quai d'Auxerre to Carmarthen925
22h 38m
€161–666
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Poole
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Brest
13h 55m
€130–191
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brest
11h 54m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)MAN - BES
8h 27m
€127–316
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chester to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)BHX - BES
10h 55m
€150–338

Chester to Brest by train, foot, and subway

63Weekly Services

10h 24mAverage Duration

€180Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,348.1 km
Duration: 10h 24m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Brest via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Brest via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 25h 50m.

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