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

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There are 6 ways to get from Harwich to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manningtree to London Liverpool Streettrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain train London Euston - Chester / ...
    4h 50m
    £70–269

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus 777
    3. Take the bus from Coventry to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus
    10h 55m
    £38–76

  3. Drive 231.6 mi

    1. Drive from Harwich to Chestercar car 231.6 mi
    4h 28m
    £56–80

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

    1. Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)train train
    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
    6h 36m
    £94–329

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Elytrain train
    2. Take the train from Ely to Warrington Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus X30
    9h 32m
    £76–118

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LCY - LPL
    8h 4m
    £240–748

Harwich to Chester by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration10h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Harwich Town to Chester via Manningtree, London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mayflower Avenue to Chester Bus Interchange via Stanwell Street, Osborne Street, Railway Station, Coach Station, and Coventry in around 10h 55m.

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