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

The cheapest way to get from Chichester to Chester is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chichester to Chester is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Chichester and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Chichester to Chester. However, there are services departing from Market and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Gatwick Airport North Terminal and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Chichester and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Chichester to Chester. However, there are services departing from Chichester and arriving at Chester via Horsham, Victoria station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Chichester to Chester?

The distance between Chichester and Chester is 251 miles. The road distance is 221 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chichester to Chester without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 6m and costs £75 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Chichester to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chichester to Chester bus from?

Chichester to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Market station.

Where do I catch the Chichester to Chester train from?

Chichester to Chester train services, operated by Southern, depart from Chichester station.

Train or bus from Chichester to Chester?

The best way to get from Chichester to Chester is to train via London which takes 5h 6m and costs £75 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Chichester to Chester bus arrive?

Chichester to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at North Terminal Bus Station.

Where does the Chichester to Chester train arrive?

Chichester to Chester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Horsham station.

Can I drive from Chichester to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Chichester to Chester is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Chichester to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Chichester to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Chichester to Horshamtrain
2. Take the train from Horsham to London Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain
5h 6m
£76–264
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Market to North Terminal Bus Stationbus 206
2. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus
8h 45m
£30–52
Drive 219.7 mi
1. Drive from Chichester to Chestercar 219.7 mi
4h 33m
£53–76
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chichester to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 16m
£84–197
Train
1. Take the train from Chichester to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
6h 39m
£55–355
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
8h 52m
£98–219
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Havant to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 27m
£81–280
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Chichester to Horshamtrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
7h 12m
£77–184

Chichester to Chester by train and subway

85Weekly Services

5h 6mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 249.9 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a train from Chichester to Chester via Horsham, London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market to Chester Bus Interchange via North Terminal Bus Station, Gatwick Airport North Terminal, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 8h 45m.

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