How to travel from Chester to London

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chester to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a flight costs an average of €79.

Distance: 265 km

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€70

Average price

€22

Average price

Cheapest

€200

Average price

3h 45m

Average total duration

3h 15m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 7m

Average total duration

5h 37m

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30m

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4h 52m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 52m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 1.6kg

CO2 emissions

Avanti West Coast

Most popular train company

National Express

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British Airways

Most popular airline

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from Chester to London

How to get from Chester to London by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Chester to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressNX551
07:30AM6h50
Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)
02:20PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
261One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Transport for WalesL64603+West Midlands TrainsW05566
06:56PM3h28
Chester station (CTR)
10:24PMLondon Euston (EUS)
231One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Avanti West CoastL02159
05:31PM2h06
Chester station (CTR)
07:37PMLondon Euston (EUS)
581One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Transport for WalesL64605+Avanti West CoastW02760
07:55PM2h19
Chester station (CTR)
10:14PMLondon Euston (EUS)
511One-way
1 transfer
Transport for WalesL64603+Avanti West CoastL02164
06:56PM2h17
Chester station (CTR)
09:13PMLondon Euston (EUS)
551One-way
1 transfer
Transport for WalesL64600+Avanti West CoastW02780
05:55PM2h14
Chester station (CTR)
08:09PMLondon Euston (EUS)
631One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX423
12:30AM6h20
Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)
06:50AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
341One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX423 · NX424
12:30AM5h50
Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)
06:20AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
431One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Chester to London

Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chester to London.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options from Chester to London: train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to travel to London from Chester is a coach with an average price of €25.

This is compared to other travel options from Chester to London:

A coach is €27 less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Chester to London costing on average €52.

A coach is €21 less than a train with an average ticket price of €46 from Chester to London.

The fastest way from Chester to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h.

There are alternative travel options to London that take longer:

Coach takes on average 5 h 50 min.

Taking a train requires on average 2 h 3 min of travel time.

The Chester to London distance is approximately 265 km.

The average frequency per day from Chester to London is:

  • Around 3 coaches per day.
  • 11 flights a day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Chester to London as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Chester to London:

  • Most travellers board their coach from Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
  • Most travellers take a train from Chester to London Euston.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Chester to London:

  • You can take a coach from Chester to London with National Express or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for €25 with National Express from Chester to London.
  • You can go to London from Chester by plane with British Airways. You'll see cheap plane tickets for €52 with British Airways from Chester to London on Omio.
  • You can take a train from Chester to London with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways or Transport for Wales. Cheap tickets can be found for €46 with Avanti West Coast from Chester to London.

Yes, there are direct services available from Chester to London with the following travel companies:

  • 2 direct coaches per day with National Express or FlixBus.
  • Direct flight available with British Airways 6 direct flights per day.
  • Direct trains with Avanti West Coast with 2 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to London as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Chester and London.

Many of our customers travelling from Chester to London don't make London their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after are Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Amsterdam or Brussels, either of which you could add to your Chester and London trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from London to any of these top destinations today!

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