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 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Chester to Channel Tunnel, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Channel Tunnel?

There are 1219+ 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 Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
3. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown
4h 24m
Train, bus, travel
1. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Birmingham to Doverbus
4. Walk from Dover to Channel Tunnelunknown
8h 17m
Drive, Eurotunnel, travel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Walk from Calais-Fréthun to Channel Tunnelunknown
5h 36m
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport, travel
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
4. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown
6h 28m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Walk from Dover to Channel Tunnelunknown
8h 50m
Train, fly to Southampton Airport, travel
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
5. Walk from Dover Priory to Channel Tunnelunknown
7h 15m

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

49Weekly Planes

1h 9mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chester to Channel Tunnel.

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Distance: 429.8 km
Duration: 4h 24m

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 train from Chester to Channel Tunnel via Shrewsbury, Birmingham New Street, Birmingham, and Dover in around 8h 17m.

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