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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain train London Euston - Chester / ...
    3h 51m
    £114–167

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Meopham to London Victoriatrain train Ramsgate - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus Uk021 / ...
    7h 34m
    £36–58

  3. Drive  213.6 mi

    1. Drive from Stansted to Chestercar car 213.6 mi
    4h 11m
    £53–77

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    6h 41m
    £99–333

  5. Train, bus via Flagstone Paving

    1. Take the train from Meopham to London Victoriatrain train Ramsgate - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 830
    8h 46m
    £43–78

  6. Fly London City Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LCY - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    7h 55m
    £228–367

  7. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Meopham to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LGW - LPL
    7h 51m
    £98–253

  8. Fly London City Airport to Liverpool

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LCY - LPL
    7h 2m
    £290–635

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LHR - LPL
    8h 28m
    £166–521

Stansted to Chester by bus, train, and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration7h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 209.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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 £60–95 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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