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

The cheapest way to get from Lewes to Chester is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 9h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lewes to Chester is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £85 - £170.

Is there a direct train between Lewes and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Chester. However, there are services departing from Lewes and arriving at Chester via Victoria station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Lewes to Chester?

The distance between Lewes and Chester is 232 miles. The road distance is 242 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lewes to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Lewes to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Chester bus from?

Lewes to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Old Steine station.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Chester train from?

Lewes to Chester train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.

Train, bus or fly from Lewes to Chester?

The best way to get from Lewes to Chester is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 9h 14m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £260 and takes 6h 13m.

Where does the Lewes to Chester bus arrive?

Lewes to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Lewes to Chester train arrive?

Lewes to Chester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Lewes to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Lewes to Chester is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Lewes to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1102+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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

No, there is no direct bus from Lewes to Chester. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Old Steine, London Heathrow Airport and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 23m
£88–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus
9h 14m
£32–69
Drive 240.6 mi
1. Drive from Lewes to Chestercar 240.6 mi
4h 27m
£60–87
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
6h 13m
£81–252
Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Chestertrain
7h 42m
£115–199
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 59m
£113–368
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 50m
£91–299
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
7h 47m
£168–551
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Lewes to Clapham Junctiontrain
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
6h 40m
£142–314

Lewes to Chester by train and subway

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4h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 230.5 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Lewes to Chester via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Chester Bus Interchange via Old Steine, London Heathrow Airport, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 9h 14m.

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