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

The cheapest way to get from Dartford to Chester is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 8h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dartford to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Dartford and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Dartford to Chester. However, there are services departing from Constance Grove and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Bexleyheath Clock Tower, New Cross Gate Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Dartford and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Dartford to Chester. However, there are services departing from Dartford and arriving at Chester via Charing Cross station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Dartford to Chester?

The distance between Dartford and Chester is 198 miles. The road distance is 206.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dartford to Chester without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £75 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Dartford to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dartford to Chester bus from?

Dartford to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Dartford to Chester train from?

Dartford to Chester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dartford station.

Train, bus or fly from Dartford to Chester?

The best way to get from Dartford to Chester is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £75 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 8h 9m, you could also fly, which costs £220 - £750 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Dartford to Chester bus arrive?

Dartford to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Dartford to Chester train arrive?

Dartford to Chester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.

Can I drive from Dartford to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Dartford to Chester is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Dartford to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1016+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dartford to London Charing Crosstrain Dartford - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
3h 59m
£76–186
Bus via New Cross Gate Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus Uk021 / ...
8h 28m
£34–106
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus 423 / ...
8h 9m
£38–54
Drive 205.6 mi
1. Drive from Dartford to Chestercar 205.6 mi
3h 58m
£51–73
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 20m
£81–244
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
6h 21m
£226–728
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
7h 9m
£74–218
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Abbey Wood to Liverpool Street Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
7h 21m
£71–156
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 12m
£123–261

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dartford to Chester.

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Distance: 196.7 mi
Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a train from Dartford to Chester via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchange 4 times a day. Tickets cost £28–40 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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