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

The cheapest way to get from Swanley to Chester is to bus which costs £25 - £50 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swanley to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct train between Swanley and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Swanley to Chester. However, there are services departing from Swanley and arriving at Chester via Elephant & Castle station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Swanley to Chester?

The distance between Swanley and Chester is 201 miles. The road distance is 206.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swanley to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £75 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Swanley to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanley to Chester train from?

Swanley to Chester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Swanley station.

Train, bus or fly from Swanley to Chester?

The best way to get from Swanley to Chester is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £75 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £50 and takes 6h 47m, you could also fly, which costs £230 - £750 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Swanley to Chester train arrive?

Swanley to Chester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Elephant & Castle station.

Can I drive from Swanley to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanley to Chester is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Swanley to Chester.

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

Book your Swanley to Chester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1016+ hotels available in Chester.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Swanley 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 Swanley to Elephant & Castletrain Sevenoaks - London Blackfriars / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 1m
£75–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus Uk021 / ...
6h 47m
£25–48
Drive 205.2 mi
1. Drive from Swanley to Chestercar 205.2 mi
3h 58m
£51–73
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
5h 3m
£84–268
Bus via Chester Bus Interchange
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus 423 / ...
7h 57m
£37–59
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 50m
£200–596
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
6h 49m
£74–213
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
6h 37m
£232–733
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 53m
£122–260

Swanley to Chester by train, foot, and bus

21Weekly Services

6h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 199.4 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Swanley, Kent, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Swanley to Chester via Elephant & Castle, Elephant & Castle station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £16–29 and the journey takes 5h.

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