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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Chester is to fly and train which costs £45 - £190 and takes 7h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Chester is to fly and train which takes 7h 13m and costs £45 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 51m.

How far is it from Riga to Chester?

The distance between Riga and Chester is 1122 miles.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Chester without a car is to bus and train via Berlin which takes 32h 40m and costs £220 - £800.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Riga to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Chester bus from?

Riga to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Riga to Chester?

The best way to get from Riga to Chester is to fly which takes 8h 56m and costs £65 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £110 - £250 and takes 44h 51m.

Where does the Riga to Chester bus arrive?

Riga to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Chester?

Chester is 2h behind Riga. It is currently 8:14 AM in Riga and 6:14 AM in Chester.

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

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

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 959+ hotels available in Chester.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Riga to Chester by plane, train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Manchester Airport (MAN)RIX - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
7h 13m
£45–182
Bus, train via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Köln Hbf19 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
5. Take the train from London Euston to Chester
32h 40m
£228–771
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Riga to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Chester
28h 10m
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Liverpool (LPL)RIX - LPL
8h 56m
£68–209
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)RIX - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
9h 27m
£82–234
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)RIX - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Chester
8h 59m
£83–183
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Rotterdam Centraal
2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.
3. Take the train from London Euston to Chester
41h 14m
£302–514
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchange
44h 51m
£113–241
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Riga to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Chester
29h 12m
£360–523

Riga to Chester by bus, train, and foot

21Weekly Services

32h 40mAverage Duration

£228Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,115.5 mi
Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Chester, England?

Ryanair, Air Baltic, and two other airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and London Victoria in around 44h 51m.

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