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

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Chester is to bus which costs £14 - £35 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Chester is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £60 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick to Chester. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport North Terminal and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Chester. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Chester via Victoria station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Gatwick to Chester?

The distance between Gatwick and Chester is 208 miles. The road distance is 211.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gatwick to Chester without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £60 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Gatwick to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Chester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Chester train from?

Gatwick to Chester train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train, bus or fly from Gatwick to Chester?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Chester is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £60 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £35 and takes 6h 35m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Gatwick to Chester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gatwick to Chester train arrive?

Gatwick to Chester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Gatwick to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick to Chester is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Gatwick to Chester.

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

Book your Gatwick to Chester train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Gatwick to Chester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 990+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain Littlehampton - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
3h 44m
£60–233
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 / ...
6h 35m
£15–32
Drive 210.3 mi
1. Drive from Gatwick to Chestercar 210.3 mi
4h 3m
£52–75
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 14m
£68–234
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to B'ham Airport Bus Terminalbus 210
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
6h 48m
£34–103
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 25m
£63–217
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
6h 13m
£61–166
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
6h 57m
£126–363
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction 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 15m
£108–260

Gatwick to Chester by train and subway

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3h 44mAverage Duration

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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 - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 6h 35m.

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