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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Chester is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 7h 12m.

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 29m and costs £50 - £140.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

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 29m.

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 29m and costs £50 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m 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 National Express, 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 29m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 7h 12m, you could also fly, which costs £110 - £380 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Watford to Chester bus arrive?

Watford to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange 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 4m 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 998+ hotels available in Chester.

Watford to Chester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 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 Centraltrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 29m
£54–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 551 / ...
7h 12m
£37–93
Drive 172.6 mi
1. Drive from Watford to Chestercar 172.6 mi
3h 4m
£43–61
Fly 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 37m
£71–228
Train
1. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
3h 26m
£64–148
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
6h 53m
£111–380

Watford to Chester by train

211Weekly Trains

2h 29mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 160.8 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

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 29m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange twice daily. Tickets cost £35–90 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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