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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to France is to bus via Dover which costs €50 - €90 and takes 14h 34m.

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 8m and costs €65 - €220.

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, Dover and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.

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 37m.

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 37m and costs €130 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m 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 37m and costs €130 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Dover, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 14h 34m.

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 12:04 PM in Chester and 1:04 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 21944+ hotels available in France.

Chester to France - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

There are 10 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 Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
5h 37m
€132–529
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 423 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 32m
€45–107
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus
14h 34m
€54–88
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar
7h 54m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MAN - CDG
5h 34m
€57–194
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Pariscar
9h 9m
€143–219
Train to Liverpool, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LPL - CDG
5h 8m
€68–215
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane MAN - MRS
6h 2m
€69–209
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BHX - CDG
6h 5m
€77–235
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane MAN - BVA
3. Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Paris Porte Maillotbus
6h 47m
€70–192

Chester to France by train, foot, and subway

82Weekly Services

5h 37mAverage Duration

€132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 741.1 km
Duration: 5h 37m

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 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Pont de l'Archevêché via London Victoria, Dover, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 14h 34m.

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