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How to get fromGatwick to Chesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain train London Euston - Chester / ...
    3h 44m
    £74–121

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk920
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus Ukn21 / ...
    6h 35m
    £25–39

  3. Drive  213 mi

    1. Drive from Gatwick to Chestercar car 213 mi
    3h 58m
    £53–76

  4. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    5h 8m
    £77–254

  5. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 210
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 830
    6h 50m
    £36–59

  6. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LGW - LPL
    5h 47m
    £70–154

  7. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LGW - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    6h 23m
    £73–188

  8. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LHR - LPL
    6h 57m
    £113–472

  9. Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LCY - LPL
    6h 41m
    £446–642

Gatwick to Chester by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Chester via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 6h 35m.

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