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- Take the train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Centraltrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 23m£35–122Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
6h 21m£31–52Drive 172.6 mi
- Drive from Watford to Chestercar 172.6 mi
3h 4m£43–63Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
4h 45m£74–271Train
- Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
3h 24m£64–126Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
- Take the train from Watford Junction to Birmingham Internationaltrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
4h 17m£56–118Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
6h 44m£110–478Fly Luton Airport to Liverpool
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LTN - LPL
6h 29m£63–197
Watford to Chester by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Watford to Chester is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Watford to Chester is to train via Milton Keynes which takes 2h 23m and costs £35 - £130.
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 Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
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 23m.
The distance between Watford and Chester is 162 miles. The road distance is 173.6 miles.
The best way to get from Watford to Chester without a car is to train via Milton Keynes which takes 2h 23m and costs £35 - £130.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Watford to Chester, including transfers.
Watford to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Watford to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Watford Junction station.
The best way to get from Watford to Chester is to train via Milton Keynes which takes 2h 23m and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 21m, you could also fly, which costs £110 - £480 and takes 6h 44m.
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 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall to Chester Bus Interchange via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 21m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool via Isle Of Man
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £400–600
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from London Euston to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Watford Junction to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Watford to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Watford to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Milton Keynes Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Chester is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Watford to Chester.
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