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

The cheapest way to get from Stanstead to Chester is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 10h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stanstead to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Stanstead and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanstead to Chester. However, there are services departing from Stanway Close and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station, Bus Interchange, Coach Station and Coventry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.

How far is it from Stanstead to Chester?

The distance between Stanstead and Chester is 248 miles. The road distance is 198.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stanstead to Chester without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 51m and costs £75 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Stanstead to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Chester bus from?

Stanstead to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Train or bus from Stanstead to Chester?

The best way to get from Stanstead to Chester is to train via London which takes 5h 51m and costs £75 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 10h 22m.

Where does the Stanstead to Chester bus arrive?

Stanstead to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Pool Meadow Bus Station.

Can I drive from Stanstead to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanstead to Chester is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Stanstead to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 990+ hotels available in Chester.

Stanstead to Chester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Stanstead to Chester by train, bus, or car

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

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Marks Tey to London Liverpool Streettrain Colchester Town - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
5h 51m
£78–261
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus 777
2. Take the bus from Coventry to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21
10h 22m
£38–71
Drive 197.4 mi
1. Drive from Stanstead to Chestercar 197.4 mi
3h 44m
£49–70
Train
1. Take the train from Thetford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
7h 54m
£40–148
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Cambridgetrain
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain
8h 30m
£43–148

Stanstead to Chester by bus, foot, and train

49Weekly Services

7h 54mAverage Duration

£40Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Stanstead to Chester.

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Distance: 246.2 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Stanway Close to Chester via Bus Station, Sudbury (Suffolk), Marks Tey, London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stanway Close to Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station, Bus Interchange, Coach Station, and Coventry in around 10h 22m.

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