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

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  1. Train via Ashford International

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    1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain train London Euston - Chester / ...
    4h 24m
    £69–254

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chatham to Birminghambus bus Michalovce
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus Ukn21 / ...
    8h 55m
    £20–33

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 423 / ...
    8h 43m
    £32–100

  4. Drive 240.4 mi

    1. Drive from Kent to Chestercar car 240.4 mi
    4h 10m
    £59–85

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

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain 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 15m
    £87–298

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain train London Euston - Chester / ...
    4h 39m
    £59–238

  7. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LGW - LPL
    8h 6m
    £84–235

  8. Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LCY - LPL
    7h 22m
    £239–792

Kent to Chester by train and foot

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Kent, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Lenham to Chester via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Chester Bus Interchange via Earl Street, Chatham, Birmingham, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 8h 55m.

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