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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Hailsham is to bus via Birmingham which costs £27 - £45 and takes 8h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Hailsham is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £90 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Hailsham?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Hailsham station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Police Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Hailsham?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Hailsham. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Polegate via Euston station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Chester to Hailsham?

The distance between Chester and Hailsham is 246 miles. The road distance is 249.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Hailsham without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £90 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Chester to Hailsham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Hailsham bus from?

Chester to Hailsham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Hailsham train from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Hailsham?

The best way to get from Chester to Hailsham is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Chester to Hailsham bus arrive?

Chester to Hailsham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Chester to Hailsham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Hailsham?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Hailsham is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Chester to Hailsham.

Where can I stay near Hailsham?

There are 1260+ hotels available in Hailsham.

Chester to Hailsham - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Chester to Hailsham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Polegatetrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
4h 12m
£94–151
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Police Stationbus 500
8h 46m
£28–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 830
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 210
3. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Police Stationbus 500
8h 35m
£39–62
Drive 247.9 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Hailshamcar 247.9 mi
4h 39m
£62–90
Fly Liverpool to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Polegatetrain
6h 33m
£87–184
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to Police Stationbus 500
5h 9m
£81–116
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
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 Victoria to Polegatetrain
6h 2m
£117–358
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MAN - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Polegatetrain
7h 14m
£86–217
Fly Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LPL - LHR
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Polegatetrain
7h 36m
£153–565
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
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 Clapham Junctiontrain
4. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Polegatetrain
7h 3m
£143–310

Chester to Hailsham by train, subway, and bus

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4h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 244.8 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Hailsham, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Gordon Road via London Euston, Euston station, Victoria station, London Victoria, Polegate, and Railway Station in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Police Station via Birmingham Coach Station, South Terminal Bus Station, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 8h 35m.

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