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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Reims is to bus which costs €40 - €160 and takes 18h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Reims is to fly and train which takes 6h 33m and costs €80 - €330.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Reims?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Reims. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Reims via London St Pancras Intl and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from Chester to Reims?

The distance between Chester and Reims is 881 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Reims without a car is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs €160 - €800.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Chester to Reims, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Reims train from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Reims?

The best way to get from Chester to Reims is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs €160 - €800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €160 and takes 18h 18m.

What is the time difference between Chester and Reims?

Reims is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 5:53 AM in Chester and 6:53 AM in Reims.

Where does the Chester to Reims train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Reims?

There are 1318+ hotels available in Reims.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Reims by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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 Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to ReimsTgv
7h 22m
€165–767
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV090 / ...
18h 18m
€44–152
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Reims
7h 37m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)MAN - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Champagne-Ardenne
7h 4m
€66–286
Bus via St Thomas
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria830
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV090 / ...
19h 10m
€50–158
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Reims
8h 37m
€152–222
Fly Liverpool to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LPL - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Champagne-Ardenne
6h 33m
€81–326
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BHX - CDG
4. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Champagne-Ardenne
7h 33m
€109–338
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)MAN - BVA
3. Take the train from Beauvais to Paris Nord
4. Take the train from Paris Est to Reims
9h 32m
€89–276

Chester to Reims by train and foot

54Weekly Services

7h 22mAverage Duration

€165Cheapest Price

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Distance: 880.8 km
Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Reims, France?

You can take a train from Chester to Reims via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Reims via London Victoria, Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV, and Champagne-Ardenne in around 18h 18m.

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