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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Leicester to Chester
Cheapest price
€13
Average price
€13
Fastest journey
6 h 35 m
Average duration
6 h 35 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
133 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Leicester to Chester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Chester will cost around €13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.
Of the 1 buses that leave Leicester for Chester on Mon, Nov 10, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Nov 10 the direct buses cover the 133 km distance in an average of 6 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 35 m .
On Mon, Nov 10 the slowest buses will take 6 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Leicester to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 133 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€17 Average price Cheapest | €60 Average price |
4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Leicester to Chester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Chester buses for today, Sunday, November 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:05 AM Leicester | 6h35 | 5:40 PM Chester | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leicester to Chester
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Buses from Leicester to Chester run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 133 km distance in 4h 55m.
Distance 133 km |
Average bus duration 3h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 55m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: National Express from Leicester to ChesterYou can travel by bus between Leicester to Chester with National Express for as low as €10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Leicester to Chester
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