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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Chester is to bus via Birmingham which costs £20 - £30 and takes 7h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £50 - £75.

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 6m.

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 53m.

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 53m and costs £60 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m 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 53m and costs £60 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £20 - £30 and takes 7h 6m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £240 and takes 6h 10m.

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 53m 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 944+ 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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Purley to London St Pancras IntlThree Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to ChesterLondon Euston - Chester / ...
3h 53m
£60–250
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus StationSl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Chester Bus Interchange
7h 6m
£20–30
Drive 202.5 mi
1. Drive from Purley to Chester202.5 mi
3h 53m
£51–74
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
5h 30m
£87–268
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchange423 / ...
7h 41m
£22–60
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)LGW - LPL
6h 10m
£72–237
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)LCY - LPL
6h 29m
£64–311
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)LHR - LPL
6h 56m
£124–354
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
6h 2m
£100–256

Purley to Chester by train and foot

74Weekly Services

3h 53mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 194.8 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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 53m. 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 6m.

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