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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Harwich is to bus which costs £40 - £95 and takes 10h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Harwich is to train via London which takes 4h 27m and costs £100 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Harwich?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Mayflower Avenue via Pool Meadow Bus Station, Coach Station, Railway Station and Head Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Harwich?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Harwich Town via Euston station, London Liverpool Street and Manningtree. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Chester to Harwich?

The distance between Chester and Harwich is 253 miles. The road distance is 232.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Harwich without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 27m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Chester to Harwich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Harwich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chester to Harwich train from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Harwich?

The best way to get from Chester to Harwich is to train via London which takes 4h 27m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 10h 44m.

Where does the Chester to Harwich bus arrive?

Chester to Harwich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Coventry station.

Where does the Chester to Harwich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Harwich?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Harwich is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Chester to Harwich.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester to Harwich?

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Where can I stay near Harwich?

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Chester to Harwich - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Harwich by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Manningtreetrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
4h 27m
£100–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coventrybus
2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus 717
10h 44m
£40–90
Drive 231.4 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Harwichcar 231.4 mi
4h 27m
£58–84
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 Stratford (London) to Manningtreetrain
6h 23m
£118–328
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Stockporttrain
2. Take the train from Stockport to Norwichtrain
3. Take the train from Norwich to Manningtreetrain
8h 45m
£147–247
Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
2. Take the train from Chelmsford to Manningtreetrain
7h 26m
£72–156
Fly Liverpool to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Manningtreetrain
7h 43m
£111–269
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
3. Take the train from Chelmsford to Manningtreetrain
8h 4m
£81–202
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 London Waterlootrain
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Manningtreetrain
7h 10m
£154–334

Chester to Harwich by train, subway, and foot

82Weekly Services

4h 27mAverage Duration

£100Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Harwich.

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Distance: 251.3 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Harwich Town via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, London Liverpool Street, and Manningtree in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Mayflower Avenue via Pool Meadow Bus Station, Coach Station, Railway Station, and Head Street in around 10h 44m.

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