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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Chester is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 5h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Luton and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Luton station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Luton Station Interchange and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Milton Keynes Coachway and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Chester. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Chester via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Luton to Chester?

The distance between Luton and Chester is 154 miles. The road distance is 158 miles.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Chester without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 2m and costs £26 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Luton to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Chester bus from?

Luton to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Luton to Chester train from?

Luton to Chester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train, bus or fly from Luton to Chester?

The best way to get from Luton to Chester is to bus which takes 5h 21m and costs £25 - £45. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £190 and takes 4h 42m, you could also train, which costs £70 - £120 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Luton to Chester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Luton to Chester train arrive?

Luton to Chester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Luton to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Luton to Chester is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Luton to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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Luton to Chester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Luton to Chester by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Central stationbus Mk1
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 2m
£27–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
5h 21m
£25–42
Drive 157.1 mi
1. Drive from Luton to Chestercar 157.1 mi
2h 48m
£39–57
Fly Luton Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LTN - LPL
4h 42m
£59–181
Train
1. Take the train from Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
3h 50m
£74–115
Bus, train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Central stationbus Mk1
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Chestertrain
5h 20m
£48–98
Fly Luton Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 14m
£73–158
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
4h 54m
£78–246

Luton to Chester by bus and train

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Distance: 153.1 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Luton Station Interchange to Chester Bus Interchange via Milton Keynes Coachway and Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, Ryanair and easyJet fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day.

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