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

The cheapest way to get from Stratford to Chester is to bus via Birmingham which costs £21 - £50 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stratford to Chester is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £65 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Stratford and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Stratford to Chester. However, there are services departing from Abbey Lane and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Baker Street Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Stratford and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Stratford to Chester. However, there are services departing from Stratford International and arriving at Chester via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Stratford to Chester?

The distance between Stratford and Chester is 186 miles. The road distance is 193.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stratford to Chester without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £65 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Stratford to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stratford to Chester bus from?

Stratford to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.

Where do I catch the Stratford to Chester train from?

Stratford to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train, bus or fly from Stratford to Chester?

The best way to get from Stratford to Chester is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £65 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £21 - £50 and takes 6h 53m, you could also fly, which costs £220 - £750 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Stratford to Chester bus arrive?

Stratford to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Stratford to Chester train arrive?

Stratford to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Chester station.

Can I drive from Stratford to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Stratford to Chester is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Stratford to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from Stratford to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1016+ hotels available in Chester.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Stratford 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 21m
£68–174
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Ukn21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
6h 53m
£21–50
Drive 192.3 mi
1. Drive from Stratford to Chestercar 192.3 mi
3h 38m
£48–68
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
4h 43m
£76–232
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus 423 / ...
7h 51m
£30–44
Fly London City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 21m
£191–581
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
6h 8m
£223–718
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
6h 30m
£118–379
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 40m
£116–252

Stratford to Chester by train and foot

85Weekly Services

3h 21mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 184.5 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Chester every 2 hours. Tickets cost £65–170 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Abbey Lane to Chester Bus Interchange via Marylebone Station, Baker Street Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 6h 53m.

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