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

The cheapest way to get from Stansted to Chester is to train and bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stansted to Chester is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £90 - £160.

How far is it from Stansted to Chester?

The distance between Stansted and Chester is 211 miles. The road distance is 214.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stansted to Chester without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £90 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Stansted to Chester, including transfers.

Train or fly from Stansted to Chester?

The best way to get from Stansted to Chester is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £250 - £550 and takes 7h 26m.

Can I drive from Stansted to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Stansted to Chester is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Stansted to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1109+ hotels available in Chester.

Stansted to Chester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Stansted 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 London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
3h 52m
£92–159
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Meopham to London Victoriatrain Gillingham / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus Uk021 / ...
7h 45m
£32–63
Drive 213.6 mi
1. Drive from Stansted to Chestercar 213.6 mi
4h 11m
£54–77
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 33m
£103–303
Line 223 bus, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Flagstone Paving to Quarry Hill Paradebus
2. Take the train from Tonbridge to Redhilltrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
4. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
7h 50m
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Borough Green & Wrotham to London Waterloo Easttrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 29m
£146–313
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
7h 26m
£251–541
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
8h 23m
£147–496

Stansted to Chester by bus, train, and foot

5Weekly Services

7h 45mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Stansted to Chester.

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Distance: 209.8 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Chester every 2 hours. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, British Airways, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL) twice daily.

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