What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Chester is to bus which costs £15 - £40 and takes 5h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Chester is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £50 - £190.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Chester via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Chester?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Chester is 181 miles. The road distance is 190.3 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Chester without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £50 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Chester?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Waterloo Station to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Chester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Waterloo Station to Chester?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Chester is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £50 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £40 and takes 5h 43m, you could also fly, which costs £120 - £350 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Chester is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Waterloo Station to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from Waterloo Station to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 964+ hotels available in Chester.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Waterloo Station 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 ChesterLondon Euston - Chester / ...
3h 12m
£52–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Chester Bus InterchangeUk021 / ...
5h 43m
£15–38
Drive 189.2 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Chester189.2 mi
3h 32m
£47–67
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
4h 44m
£77–248
Bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Chester Bus InterchangeUk021 / ...
6h 3m
£15–38
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)LHR - LPL
6h 26m
£120–344
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)LGW - LPL
6h 25m
£76–179
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)LCY - LPL
5h 55m
£241–571
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
5h 1m
£92–238

Waterloo Station to Chester by subway and train

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3h 12mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Waterloo Station to Chester.

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Distance: 180.3 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Chester, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Chester every 2 hours. Tickets cost £50–180 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Chester Bus Interchange twice daily. Tickets cost £13–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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