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 £30 - £60 and takes 9h 15m.

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.

How far is it from Stanstead to Chester?

The distance between Stanstead and Chester is 247 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 52m and costs £75 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m 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 FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 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 52m and costs £75 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Stanstead to Chester bus arrive?

Stanstead to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway 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 999+ hotels available in Chester.

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

Q: 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 Scotchford Bridge and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station, Bus Station, Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)train Colchester Town - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
5h 52m
£79–256
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk083
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
9h 15m
£32–56
Drive 197.4 mi
1. Drive from Stanstead to Chestercar 197.4 mi
3h 44m
£48–69
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 - Llandudno / ...
7h 51m
£50–178
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
£44–207

Stanstead to Chester by bus, train, and subway

82Weekly Services

5h 52mAverage Duration

£79Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Stanstead to Chester.

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Distance: 245.8 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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, Stratford (London), Highbury & Islington, Highbury & Islington station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scotchford Bridge to Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station, Bus Station, Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 9h 15m.

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