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

The cheapest way to get from Grays to Chester is to bus via Birmingham which costs £16 - £35 and takes 7h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grays to Chester is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £60 - £210.

Is there a direct train between Grays and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Grays to Chester. However, there are services departing from Ebbsfleet International and arriving at Chester via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Grays to Chester?

The distance between Grays and Chester is 202 miles. The road distance is 212.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Grays to Chester without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £60 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Grays to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grays to Chester train from?

Grays to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train, bus or fly from Grays to Chester?

The best way to get from Grays to Chester is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £60 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £60 and takes 6h 26m, you could also fly, which costs £230 - £750 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Grays to Chester train arrive?

Grays to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Chester station.

Can I drive from Grays to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Grays to Chester is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Grays to Chester.

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

Book your Grays to Chester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 988+ hotels available in Chester.

Grays to Chester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Grays 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 London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
3h 33m
£61–205
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Upminster to Birminghambus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
7h 17m
£17–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Chester Bus Interchangebus Uk021 / ...
6h 26m
£18–59
Drive 211.6 mi
1. Drive from Grays to Chestercar 211.6 mi
3h 41m
£52–75
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 44m
£90–272
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
6h 22m
£236–731
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 12m
£86–196
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Grays to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
7h 39m
£84–167

Grays to Chester by train and foot

85Weekly Services

3h 33mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 201.1 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Chester every 2 hours. Tickets cost £45–180 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Chester Bus Interchange twice daily. Tickets cost £10–40 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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