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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Lewes is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Lewes is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £85 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Lewes?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at High Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Royal Pavilion. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Lewes?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Lewes via Euston station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Chester to Lewes?

The distance between Chester and Lewes is 232 miles. The road distance is 242 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Lewes without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £85 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Chester to Lewes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Lewes bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chester to Lewes train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Lewes?

The best way to get from Chester to Lewes is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £75 - £180 and takes 5h 57m, you could also bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Chester to Lewes bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chester to Lewes train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Lewes?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Lewes is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Chester to Lewes.

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

Book your Chester to Lewes train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Lewes?

There are 1980+ hotels available in Lewes.

Chester to Lewes - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and 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 Lewestrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
3h 36m
£86–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 830
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Old Steinebus 025
8h 5m
£38–66
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk021 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lewestrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
6h 41m
£45–73
Drive 240.6 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Lewescar 240.6 mi
4h 27m
£60–87
Fly Liverpool to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - LGW
5h 57m
£78–172
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 Lewestrain
5h 26m
£109–335
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MAN - LGW
6h 27m
£77–215
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 Lewestrain
7h 1m
£145–552
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 Lewestrain
6h 26m
£135–302

Chester to Lewes by train and subway

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Distance: 230.4 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Lewes via London Euston, Euston station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, Ryanair and easyJet fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) twice daily.

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