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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Chester is to bus via Coventry which costs £9 - £15 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Chester. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Chester. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Chester via Nuneaton and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

How far is it from Leicester to Chester?

The distance between Leicester and Chester is 101 miles. The road distance is 94.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Chester without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £21 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Leicester to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Chester bus from?

Leicester to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Chester train from?

Leicester to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Chester?

The best way to get from Leicester to Chester is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £21 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Leicester to Chester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leicester to Chester train arrive?

Leicester to Chester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Chester is 95 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Leicester to Chester.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 998+ hotels available in Chester.

Leicester to Chester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Chester by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Chestertrain
2h 19m
£21–78
Bus via Coventry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus X6
2. Take the bus from Coventry to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21
4h 59m
£9–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 423 / ...
4h 30m
£24–43
Drive 94.4 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Chestercar 94.4 mi
2h 7m
£23–33
Train via Derby
1. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
3h 23m
£22–67

Leicester to Chester by train

139Weekly Trains

2h 19mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Chester.

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Distance: 100 mi
Duration: 2h 19m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Chester via Nuneaton and Crewe in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station in around 4h 30m.

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