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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Chester is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 9h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Chester is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Kent and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Chester. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Pudding Lane, Chatham and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Kent and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Kent to Chester. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Chester via Ashford International and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Kent to Chester?

The distance between Kent and Chester is 246 miles. The road distance is 241.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Chester without a car is to train via Ashford International which takes 4h 25m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Kent to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Chester bus from?

Kent to Chester bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Chatham station.

Where do I catch the Kent to Chester train from?

Kent to Chester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.

Train or bus from Kent to Chester?

The best way to get from Kent to Chester is to train via Ashford International which takes 4h 25m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 9h 2m.

Where does the Kent to Chester bus arrive?

Kent to Chester bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Birmingham station.

Where does the Kent to Chester train arrive?

Kent to Chester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Kent to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Chester is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Kent to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1033+ hotels available in Chester.

Kent to Chester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Kent to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Ashford International
best
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 25m
£91–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chatham to Birminghambus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
9h 2m
£22–32
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus 423 / ...
8h 43m
£58–141
Drive 240.4 mi
1. Drive from Kent to Chestercar 240.4 mi
4h 10m
£59–85
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 3m
£115–340
Train
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 40m
£85–163
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
8h 9m
£90–253
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h
£136–289
Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
7h 23m
£259–681

Kent to Chester by train and foot

85Weekly Services

4h 25mAverage Duration

£91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 244.5 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Chester Bus Interchange via Royal Star Arcade, Pudding Lane, Chatham, Birmingham, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 9h 2m.

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