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

The cheapest way to get from Crawley to Chester is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crawley to Chester is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £75 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Crawley and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Crawley to Chester. However, there are services departing from Town Centre South and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Gatwick Airport North Terminal and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Crawley and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Crawley to Chester. However, there are services departing from Three Bridges and arriving at Chester via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Crawley to Chester?

The distance between Crawley and Chester is 212 miles. The road distance is 218.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Crawley to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Crawley to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crawley to Chester bus from?

Crawley to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport North Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Crawley to Chester train from?

Crawley to Chester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Three Bridges station.

Train, bus or fly from Crawley to Chester?

The best way to get from Crawley to Chester is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £240 and takes 5h 50m, you could also bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Crawley to Chester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Crawley to Chester train arrive?

Crawley to Chester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Crawley to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Crawley to Chester is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Crawley to Chester.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Three Bridges to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 3m
£77–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk920
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
7h 55m
£24–41
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus 210
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
7h 45m
£66–136
Drive 217.6 mi
1. Drive from Crawley to Chestercar 217.6 mi
4h 5m
£54–78
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
5h 50m
£66–231
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Three Bridges to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 31m
£105–333
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 27m
£77–249
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Three Bridges to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
7h 18m
£149–515
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Crawley to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction 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
£133–284

Crawley to Chester by train and foot

85Weekly Services

4h 3mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Crawley to Chester.

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Distance: 210.7 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Three Bridges to Chester via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, Ryanair and easyJet fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day.

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