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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Watford is to bus via Birmingham which costs £17 - £35 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Watford is to train via Milton Keynes which takes 2h 12m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Watford?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Watford. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Town Hall via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Heathrow Terminal 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Watford?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Watford. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Watford Junction via Crewe and Milton Keynes Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Chester to Watford?

The distance between Chester and Watford is 162 miles. The road distance is 174.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Watford without a car is to train via Milton Keynes which takes 2h 12m and costs £50 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Chester to Watford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Watford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chester to Watford train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Watford?

The best way to get from Chester to Watford is to train via Milton Keynes which takes 2h 12m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 5h 55m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £180 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Chester to Watford bus arrive?

Chester to Watford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Chester to Watford train arrive?

Chester to Watford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Milton Keynes Central station.

Can I drive from Chester to Watford?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Watford is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Chester to Watford.

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

Book your Chester to Watford train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Watford?

There are 12689+ hotels available in Watford.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Watford 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 via Milton Keynes
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junctiontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2h 12m
£54–137
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Ukn21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk920 / ...
5h 55m
£17–30
Drive 173.6 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Watfordcar 173.6 mi
3h 2m
£43–62
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4h 13m
£69–223
Train
1. Take the train from Crewe to Watford Junctiontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
2h 45m
£38–134
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 423 / ...
6h 22m
£35–85
Fly Liverpool to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
5h 47m
£58–179
Fly Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LPL - LHR
5h 49m
£109–377
Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
6h 12m
£72–196

Chester to Watford by train

276Weekly Trains

2h 12mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chester to Watford.

Launch map view

Distance: 160.7 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Watford Junction via Crewe and Milton Keynes Central in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Town Hall via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, London Heathrow Airport, and Heathrow Terminal 3 in around 5h 55m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.