How far is it from Chester to Channel Tunnel?

The distance between Chester and Channel Tunnel is 430 km.

How do I travel from Chester to Channel Tunnel without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to Channel Tunnel without a car is to train and travel which takes 4h 36m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Chester to Channel Tunnel?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Chester to Channel Tunnel, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Channel Tunnel?

There are 716+ hotels available in Channel Tunnel.

Chester to Channel Tunnel - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 6 ways to get from Chester to Channel Tunnel by train, unknown, 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, travel
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1. Take the train from Chester to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priory
3. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnel
4h 36m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal814 / ...
3. Walk from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Channel Tunnel
8h 14m
Drive, Eurotunnel, travel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Walk from Calais-Fréthun to Channel Tunnel
5h 33m
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport, travel
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 London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priory
4. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnel
6h 41m
Bus, travel via Dover
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria830
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dover700 / ...
3. Walk from Dover to Channel Tunnel
10h
Train, fly to Southampton Airport, travel
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priory
5. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnel
7h 33m

Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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1h 7mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 429.9 km
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Channel Tunnel, France?

There is no direct connection from Chester to Channel Tunnel. However, you can take the train to London Euston, walk to London St Pancras Intl, take the train to Dover Priory, then travel to Channel Tunnel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Channel Tunnel via London Victoria and Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal in around 8h 14m.

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