There are 9 ways to get from Lewes to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
- Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 23m£87–165Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus
9h 24m£34–70Drive 240.6 mi
- Drive from Lewes to Chestercar 240.6 mi
4h 27m£59–85Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 57m£107–363Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Chestertrain
7h 41m£115–203Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
6h 13m£76–181Fly London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 50m£82–218Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Liverpool
- Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
7h 45m£146–556Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
- Take the train from Lewes to Clapham Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 38m£142–326
Lewes to Chester by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lewes to Chester is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 9h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Lewes to Chester is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £85 - £170.
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 - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
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.
The distance between Lewes and Chester is 232 miles. The road distance is 242 miles.
The best way to get from Lewes to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £85 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Lewes to Chester, including transfers.
Lewes to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Old Steine station.
Lewes to Chester train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.
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 24m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £190 and takes 6h 13m.
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 - Jennens Road in around 9h 24m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Friday, Monday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £50–140
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool via Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- £50–140
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool via Shannon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–140
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Thursday, Monday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £45–120
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £55–250
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Lewes to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- Southern
Train from Lewes to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- Southern
Train from Lewes to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- Southern
Train from Lewes to Clapham Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–50
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Old Steine to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Lewes to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Lewes to Chester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lewes to Chester is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Lewes to Chester.
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