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

The cheapest way to get from Hitchin to Chester is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hitchin to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Hitchin and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Hitchin to Chester. However, there are services departing from Hitchin and arriving at Chester via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Hitchin to Chester?

The distance between Hitchin and Chester is 163 miles. The road distance is 162.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hitchin to Chester without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 43m and costs £27 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Hitchin to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hitchin to Chester bus from?

Hitchin to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Hitchin to Chester train from?

Hitchin to Chester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Hitchin station.

Train, bus or fly from Hitchin to Chester?

The best way to get from Hitchin to Chester is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs £26 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £120 and takes 3h 48m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £190 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Hitchin to Chester bus arrive?

Hitchin to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Hitchin to Chester train arrive?

Hitchin to Chester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Hitchin to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Hitchin to Chester is 162 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Hitchin to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Hitchin and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Hitchin to Chester. However, there are services departing from Moormead Close and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Luton Station Interchange, Milton Keynes Coachway and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

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There are 8 ways to get from Hitchin to Chester by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Central stationbus Mk1
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 43m
£28–104
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
6h 5m
£27–45
Drive 161.2 mi
1. Drive from Hitchin to Chestercar 161.2 mi
2h 57m
£40–58
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hitchin to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 26m
£103–286
Train
1. Take the train from Hitchin to London St Pancras Intltrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
3h 48m
£77–117
Bus, train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Central stationbus Mk1
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Chestertrain
6h 1m
£49–102
Fly Luton Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LTN - LPL
6h 27m
£61–188
Fly Luton Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 59m
£75–170

Hitchin to Chester by bus and train

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Distance: 161.7 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Moormead Close to Chester Bus Interchange via Luton Station Interchange, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hitchin to Chester via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 48m.

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