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How to get fromChester to Stanstedby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Chester to Stansted by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain train Chester - London Euston / ...
    3h 1m
    £111–170

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Marble Archbus bus Uk021 / ...
    7h 51m
    £37–60

  3. Drive  213.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chester to Stanstedcar car 213.9 mi
    4h 12m
    £53–76

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Meophamtrain train
    6h 32m
    £99–310

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train, line 223 bus

    1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LPL - LGW
    3. Take the train from Redhill to Tonbridgetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Quarry Hill Parade to Flagstone Pavingbus bus
    7h 58m

  6. Fly Liverpool to London City Airport

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane LPL - LCY
    7h 40m
    £439–634

Chester to Stansted by bus and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration7h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 209.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Chester to London Euston every 2 hours. Tickets cost £60–95 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Marble Arch 3 times a day. Tickets cost £23–35 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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