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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Chester is to bus via Birmingham which costs £16 - £45 and takes 6h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Chester is to train via Milton Keynes which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Chester. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to Chester. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Chester via Milton Keynes Central and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Watford to Chester?

The distance between Watford and Chester is 162 miles. The road distance is 173.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Watford to Chester without a car is to train via Milton Keynes which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Watford to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Chester bus from?

Watford to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Watford to Chester train from?

Watford to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Watford Junction station.

Train, bus or fly from Watford to Chester?

The best way to get from Watford to Chester is to train via Milton Keynes which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £16 - £45 and takes 6h 26m, you could also fly, which costs £110 - £320 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Watford to Chester bus arrive?

Watford to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Watford to Chester train arrive?

Watford to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Milton Keynes Central station.

Can I drive from Watford to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Chester is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Watford to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 964+ hotels available in Chester.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Watford to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Milton Keynes
best
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes CentralLondon Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to CreweLondon Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 24m
£31–147
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Newhall StUk920 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Chester Bus InterchangeUk021 / ...
6h 26m
£16–43
Drive 172.6 mi
1. Drive from Watford to Chester172.6 mi
3h 2m
£42–61
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 53m
£67–220
Train
1. Take the train from London Euston to ChesterLondon Euston - Chester / ...
3h 24m
£57–254
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange551 / ...
7h 6m
£19–52
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)LHR - LPL
6h 35m
£110–316
Fly Luton Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)LTN - LPL
6h 25m
£68–156

Watford to Chester by train

253Weekly Trains

2h 24mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 160.8 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

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

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Chester via Milton Keynes Central and Crewe in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall to Chester Bus Interchange via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Newhall St in around 6h 26m.

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