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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Chester is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 9h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Chester is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £95 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Chester. However, there are services departing from Priory Street and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Chester. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Chester via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Dover to Chester?

The distance between Dover and Chester is 257 miles. The road distance is 270.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £95 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Dover to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Chester bus from?

Dover to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Chester train from?

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

Train or bus from Dover to Chester?

The best way to get from Dover to Chester is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 9h 46m.

Where does the Dover to Chester bus arrive?

Dover to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Dover to Chester train arrive?

Dover to Chester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Dover to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Chester is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Dover to Chester.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1109+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 20m
£100–189
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus Uk021 / ...
9h 46m
£33–68
Drive 268.5 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Chestercar 268.5 mi
4h 39m
£67–97
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 37m
£127–377
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Rainham (Kent)train
2. Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to Lutontrain
3. Take the train from Bletchley to Birmingham Internationaltrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Chestertrain
10h 46m
£111–232
Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
7h 6m
£278–645
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
7h 35m
£124–337
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
7h 30m
£103–293
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
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 59m
£162–356

Dover to Chester by train and foot

85Weekly Services

4h 20mAverage Duration

£100Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dover to Chester.

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Distance: 255.4 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Chester via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Priory Street to Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 9h 46m.

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