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

The cheapest way to get from London to Chester is to bus which costs £10 - £45 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Chester is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £45 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between London and Chester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between London and Chester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Euston and arriving at Chester. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from London to Chester?

The distance between London and Chester is 179 miles. The road distance is 189.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Chester without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £45 - £180.

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

The train from London Euston to Chester takes 2h 4m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the London to Chester bus from?

London to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Chester train from?

London to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train or bus from London to Chester?

The best way to get from London to Chester is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £45 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £45 and takes 5h.

Where does the London to Chester bus arrive?

London to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the London to Chester train arrive?

London to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Chester station.

Can I drive from London to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Chester is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from London to Chester.

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

Book your London to Chester train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your London to Chester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 990+ hotels available in Chester.

London to Chester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from London to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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 London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
2h 4m
£45–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus Uk021 / ...
5h
£10–45
Drive 188.5 mi
1. Drive from London to Chestercar 188.5 mi
3h 28m
£47–67
Fly, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
4h 19m
£72–253

London to Chester by train

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2h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 178.1 mi
Duration: 2h 4m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Chester every 2 hours. Tickets cost £45–180 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchange twice daily. Tickets cost £10–40 and the journey takes 5h. National Express also services this route 4 times a day.

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