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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Kent is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Kent is to train via Ashford International which takes 3h 51m and costs £90 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Kent?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Kent. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Dickley Wood via London Victoria and King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Kent. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Lenham via London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Chester to Kent?

The distance between Chester and Kent is 246 miles. The road distance is 241.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Kent without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 3h 51m and costs £90 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Chester to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Kent bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chester to Kent train from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Kent?

The best way to get from Chester to Kent is to train via Ashford International which takes 3h 51m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 43m.

Where does the Chester to Kent bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chester to Kent train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Kent?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Kent is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Chester to Kent.

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

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Where can I stay near Kent?

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Train via Ashford International
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 51m
£94–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk021 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to King Streetbus 814
8h 43m
£32–48
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus 830
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
8h 15m
£58–99
Drive 239.9 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Kentcar 239.9 mi
4h 10m
£59–86
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 St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
5h 33m
£118–369
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
4h 1m
£88–141
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 London Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
7h 26m
£105–234
Fly Liverpool to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LPL - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
6h 50m
£400–672
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 St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
7h 4m
£164–566
Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Ashford Internationaltrain
7h 20m
£88–221

Chester to Kent by train and foot

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3h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 244.5 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Lenham via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Dickley Wood via London Victoria and King Street in around 8h 43m.

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