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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to France is to bus via Paris which costs €35 - €160 and takes 15h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to France is to train and fly which takes 5h 5m and costs €70 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to France. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Pont de l'Archevêché via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and France?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to France. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Cité via London St Pancras Intl and Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Chester to France?

The distance between Chester and France is 741 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to France without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €140 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Chester to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to France bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chester to France train from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to France?

The best way to get from Chester to France is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €140 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €35 - €160 and takes 15h 31m.

Where does the Chester to France bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Chester and France?

France is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 4:47 PM in Chester and 5:47 PM in France.

Where does the Chester to France train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near France?

There are 23102+ hotels available in France.

Chester to France - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Chester to France by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, 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
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London EustonChester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
5h 40m
€147–727
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London VictoriaUk021 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700 / ...
15h 31m
€36–157
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Paris
7h 49m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)MAN - CDG
5h 29m
€60–193
Bus
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 / ...
17h 11m
€51–160
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 Paris
9h
€151–219
Train to Liverpool, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LPL - CDG
5h 5m
€75–234
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)MAN - MRS
6h 2m
€86–219
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)MAN - NCE
6h 20m
€77–195
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)MAN - BVA
3. Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Paris Porte Maillot
6h 47m
€73–191
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BHX - CDG
6h 24m
€83–292

Chester to France by train, foot, and subway

79Weekly Services

5h 40mAverage Duration

€147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 741.1 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Chester, England and France?

You can take a train from Chester to Cité via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Pont de l'Archevêché via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 15h 31m.

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