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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Chester is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Chester is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £85 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Chester. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Coach Station and London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Chester. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Chester via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Colchester to Chester?

The distance between Colchester and Chester is 234 miles. The road distance is 218 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Colchester to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Chester bus from?

Colchester to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Chester train from?

Colchester to Chester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Chester?

The best way to get from Colchester to Chester is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 46m.

Where does the Colchester to Chester bus arrive?

Colchester to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Chester train arrive?

Colchester to Chester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Chester is 218 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Colchester to Chester.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Colchester to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1128+ hotels available in Chester.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Colchester to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 8m
£88–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Chester Bus Interchangebus
8h 46m
£31–69
Drive 216.7 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Chestercar 216.7 mi
4h 9m
£54–78
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 32m
£108–301
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain
8h 29m
£120–194
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 5m
£65–180
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
6h 56m
£57–132
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 15m
£145–307
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LTN - LPL
7h 44m
£103–250

Colchester to Chester by train, foot, and subway

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4h 8mAverage Duration

£88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 232.5 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Chester via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Chester Bus Interchange via Coach Station, Finchley Road Station, and London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) in around 8h 46m.

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