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 £24 - £50 and takes 6h 31m.

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 £65 - £130.

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 £65 - £130.

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 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 £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £50 and takes 6h 31m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £220 and takes 6h 13m.

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?

Book your Purley to Chester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1203+ 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
£69–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus Uk021 / ...
6h 31m
£25–49
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 10m
£94–276
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Purley to Lutontrain
2. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus X3 / ...
3. Take the train from Bletchley to Birmingham Internationaltrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Chestertrain
7h 58m
£81–169
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
6h 13m
£66–220
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
6h 37m
£253–653
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 43m
£122–261
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
7h 34m
£140–458

Purley to Chester by train and foot

85Weekly Services

3h 52mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Purley to Chester.

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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, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 5h.

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