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

The cheapest way to get from Lewes to Chester is to bus via Birmingham which costs £20 - £60 and takes 8h 43m.

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 £60 - £230.

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 Pool Valley Coach Station, South Terminal Coach Station and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

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 241.6 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 £60 - £230.

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 FlixBus, depart from Pool Valley Coach 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 £60 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £20 - £60 and takes 8h 43m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Lewes to Chester bus arrive?

Lewes to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at South Terminal Coach 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 25m 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 964+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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 VictoriaEastbourne - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to ChesterLondon Euston - Chester / ...
4h 23m
£61–225
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pool Valley Coach Station to South Terminal Coach Station
2. Take the bus from South Terminal Coach Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Chester Bus Interchange
8h 43m
£20–57
Drive 240.2 mi
1. Drive from Lewes to Chester240.2 mi
4h 25m
£59–85
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)LGW - LPL
6h 22m
£74–176
Bus
1. Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Station025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange551 / ...
9h 45m
£38–79
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lewes to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
6h 7m
£81–269
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LGW - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
6h 55m
£76–250
Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Haywards Heath to London Bridge
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)LCY - LPL
7h 9m
£260–636
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Lewes to Clapham Junction
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
6h 35m
£105–270

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, Pool Valley Coach Station, South Terminal Coach Station, and Newhall St in around 8h 43m.

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