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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to London is to bus which costs £15 - £40 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to London is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £55 - £350.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and London?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at London Marble Arch. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and London?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chester and arriving at London Euston. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Chester to London?

The distance between Chester and London is 179 miles. The road distance is 190.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to London without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £55 - £350.

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

The train from Chester to London Euston takes 2h 3m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Chester to London bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chester to London train from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to London?

The best way to get from Chester to London is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs £55 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £40 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Chester to London bus arrive?

Chester to London bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Marble Arch station.

Where does the Chester to London train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to London is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Chester to London.

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

Book your Chester to London train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chester to London?

Book your Chester to London bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near London?

There are 20854+ hotels available in London.

Chester to London - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Chester to London by train, bus, car, or plane

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 EustonChester - London Euston / ...
2h 3m
£55–350
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Marble ArchUkn21 / ...
5h 15m
£15–40
Drive 189.1 mi
1. Drive from Chester to London189.1 mi
3h 28m
£47–67
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3h 40m
£77–244
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham International
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bletchley
3. Take the train from Bletchley to London Euston
5h 19m
£45–115

Chester to London by train

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2h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 178.1 mi
Duration: 2h 3m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Chester to London Euston every 2 hours. Tickets cost £55–350 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Marble Arch hourly. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 5h 15m. National Express also services this route twice a week.

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