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How to get fromChester to Stansteadby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain train Chester - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Marks Teytrain train London Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
    5h 35m
    £93–148

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Ukn21 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus bus Uk083
    8h 33m
    £25–39

  3. Drive  197 mi

    1. Drive from Chester to Stansteadcar car 197 mi
    3h 44m
    £49–71

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Stockporttrain train Chester - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Stockport to Thetfordtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    8h 39m
    £96–148

  5. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 830
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Parksidebus bus 777
    9h 53m
    £32–57

Chester to Stanstead by train, subway, and bus

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Stanway Close via London Euston, Euston station, Tottenham Court Road station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), Marks Tey, Sudbury (Suffolk), and Bus Station in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Stanway Close via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18, Drummer St Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 33m.

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