There are 10 ways to get from Hailsham to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Polegate to London Victoriatrain Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
- Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
5h 34m£96–153Bus via Birmingham
cheapest- Take the bus from Tesco to Gatwick South Terminalbus 500
- Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus
9h 30m£27–41Bus
- Take the bus from Tesco to Gatwick South Terminalbus 500
- Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
9h 19m£36–63Drive 247.8 mi
- Drive from Hailsham to Chestercar 247.8 mi
4h 39m£62–89Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 23m£114–310Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tesco to Gatwick South Terminalbus 500
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain
5h 53m£80–115Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool
- Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
7h 35m£89–189Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
8h 11m£93–231Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Liverpool
- Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
9h 21m£150–538Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool
- Take the train from Uckfield to London Bridgetrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
8h 47m£465–657
Hailsham to Chester by bus, train, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hailsham to Chester is to bus via Birmingham which costs £27 - £45 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Hailsham to Chester is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Hailsham to Chester. However, there are services departing from Tesco and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via South Terminal Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Hailsham to Chester. However, there are services departing from Polegate and arriving at Chester via Victoria station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Hailsham and Chester is 249 miles. The road distance is 249.2 miles.
The best way to get from Hailsham to Chester without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs £95 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Hailsham to Chester, including transfers.
Hailsham to Chester bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Tesco station.
Hailsham to Chester train services, operated by Southern, depart from Polegate station.
The best way to get from Hailsham to Chester is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 19m.
What companies run services between Hailsham, England and Chester, England?
You can take a bus from Police Station to Chester via Broad Road, Railway Station, Polegate, London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tesco to Chester Bus Interchange via Gatwick South Terminal, South Terminal Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 19m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–150
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool via Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- £50–150
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool via Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–150
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Thursday, Monday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £45–130
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday, Thursday, Sunday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £100–500
Flights from London City Airport to Liverpool via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £330–600
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Polegate to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- Southern
Train from Eastbourne to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Southern
Train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Southern
Train from Eastbourne to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Southern
Train from Eastbourne to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Southern
Train from Uckfield to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- info@metrobus.co.uk
- Website
- Metrobus
Bus from Tesco to Gatwick South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Metrobus
Bus from Tesco to Gatwick South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Metrobus
Bus from Tesco to Gatwick South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Metrobus
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Booking & Getting There
Hailsham to Chester bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Gatwick South Terminal station.
Hailsham to Chester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hailsham to Chester is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Hailsham to Chester.
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