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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Ypres is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 15h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Ypres is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs €120 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Ypres?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Ieper Markt perron 2 via London Victoria, Dover, Brugge Station perron C9 and Torhout Station perron 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Ypres?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Ypres via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Flandres and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Chester to Ypres?

The distance between Chester and Ypres is 616 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Ypres without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs €120 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Chester to Ypres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Ypres bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chester to Ypres train from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Ypres?

The best way to get from Chester to Ypres is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs €120 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 15h 34m.

Where does the Chester to Ypres bus arrive?

Chester to Ypres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Chester and Ypres?

Ypres is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 10:23 AM in Chester and 11:23 AM in Ypres.

Where does the Chester to Ypres train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Ypres?

There are 1041+ hotels available in Ypres.

Chester to Ypres - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Ypres by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car 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 Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
7h 2m
€127–353
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus 814
4. Take the bus from Torhout Station perron 4 to Ieper Markt perron 2bus 91
15h 34m
€42–70
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Birmingham to Gent-Dampoortbus
4. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Yprestrain Ic / ...
12h 40m
€71–94
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Yprescar
6h 19m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
4. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Yprestrain
7h 48m
€102–241
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Yprescar
7h 32m
€125–176
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
5. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Yprestrain
7h 54m
€72–227
Train to Liverpool, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LPL - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Courtraitrain
5. Take the train from Courtrai to Yprestrain
8h 17m
€99–336

Chester to Ypres by train and foot

76Weekly Services

7h 2mAverage Duration

€127Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Ypres.

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Distance: 616.2 km
Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Ypres, Belgium?

You can take a train from Chester to Ypres via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Courtrai in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Ieper Markt perron 2 via London Victoria, Dover, Bruges, Brugge Station perron C9, Torhout Station perron 8, and Torhout Station perron 4 in around 15h 34m.

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