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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Chester is to bus which costs £23 - £65 and takes 7h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Chester is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £50 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Chester. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via West Croydon Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Chester. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Chester via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Purley to Chester?

The distance between Purley and Chester is 196 miles. The road distance is 203.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Chester without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £50 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Purley to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Chester bus from?

Purley to Chester bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Purley to Chester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Purley to Chester?

The best way to get from Purley to Chester is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £50 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs and takes 7h 14m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Purley to Chester bus arrive?

Purley to Chester bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Purley to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Purley to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Chester is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Purley to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 602+ hotels available in Chester.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Purley 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 Purley to London St Pancras Intltrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
3h 52m
£52–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus 423 / ...
7h 41m
£24–62
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Chester Bus Interchangebus
7h 14m
Drive 202.5 mi
1. Drive from Purley to Chestercar 202.5 mi
3h 55m
£50–72
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 30m
£92–262
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
6h 9m
£70–172
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
6h 28m
£242–739
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
6h 55m
£145–390
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 53m
£96–247

Purley to Chester by train and foot

85Weekly Services

3h 52mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 194.8 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a train from Purley to Chester via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Chester Bus Interchange via West Croydon Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Newhall St in around 7h 14m.

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