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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Watford is to bus which costs £15 - £28 and takes 6h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Watford is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £70 - £250.

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 6h 9m.

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 London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Chester to Watford?

The distance between Chester and Watford is 196 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 which takes 2h 28m and costs £70 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m 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 Chester station.

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Watford?

The best way to get from Chester to Watford is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £70 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £28 and takes 6h 9m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 5h 56m.

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 London Euston 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?

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Where can I stay near Watford?

There are 12496+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2h 28m
£70–243
Bus
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 / ...
6h 9m
£16–27
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 23m
£70–217
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Crewe to Watford Junctiontrain Preston - London Euston / ...
3h 52m
£63–203
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Chester to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Bletchleytrain
3. Take the train from Bletchley to Watford Junctiontrain
5h 2m
Fly Liverpool to Luton Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
5h 56m
£62–157
Fly Liverpool to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LPL - LHR
5h 59m
£111–375
Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
6h 12m
£69–219

Chester to Watford by train

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Distance: 195.3 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Chester to London Euston every 2 hours. Tickets cost £65–170 and the journey takes 2h 4m. 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 6h 9m.

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