There are 8 ways to get from Harrow to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Milton Keynes
best- Take the train from Harrow & Wealdstone to Milton Keynes Centraltrain London Euston - Milton Keynes Central / ...
- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 58m£37–127Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
6h 29m£25–39Drive 178.8 mi
- Drive from Harrow to Chestercar 178.8 mi
3h 12m£45–65Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
4h 40m£77–267Train
- Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
3h 16m£63–117Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
6h 34m£31–55Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
6h 37m£113–484Train to Luton Airport, fly to Liverpool
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LTN - LPL
6h 52m£82–215
Harrow to Chester by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harrow to Chester is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Harrow to Chester is to train via Milton Keynes which takes 2h 58m and costs £35 - £130.
No, there is no direct bus from Harrow to Chester. However, there are services departing from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Harrow to Chester. However, there are services departing from Harrow & Wealdstone and arriving at Chester via Milton Keynes Central and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Harrow and Chester is 168 miles. The road distance is 179.8 miles.
The best way to get from Harrow to Chester without a car is to train via Milton Keynes which takes 2h 58m and costs £35 - £130.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Harrow to Chester, including transfers.
Harrow to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.
Harrow to Chester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Harrow & Wealdstone station.
The best way to get from Harrow to Chester is to train via Milton Keynes which takes 2h 58m and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 6h 29m, you could also fly, which costs £110 - £490 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Harrow, Greater London, England and Chester, England?
You can take a train from Harrow & Wealdstone to Chester via Milton Keynes Central and Crewe in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Chester Bus Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £21–35 and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–260
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool via Isle Of Man
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £140–440
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Harrow & Wealdstone to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–30
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–85
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Harrow to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.
Harrow to Chester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Milton Keynes Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harrow to Chester is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Harrow to Chester.
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