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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. 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 €13, and a flight costs an average of €59.
Distance: 265 km
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€85 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest | €190 Average price |
3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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How to get from London to Chester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from London to Chester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to Travel from London to Chester?
Those wanting to travel from London to Chester have a choice between catching a train or taking a coach. Both train and coach services operate daily on this popular route. This includes weekends and most public holidays. Train services offer passengers a wider choice of departure times and faster journeys, although not all services are direct. The quickest coach service has a total average journey time of around five hours and 20 minutes while the fastest train journey takes just under two hours.
What is the Cheapest Way To Get from London to Chester?
Coach is the cheapest option for passengers travelling from London to Chester. National Express operates the route, with coaches leaving from London Victoria coach station and arriving at Chester Gorse Stacks. Coaches run every day of the week, including weekends, with three or four departures daily. The first coach of the day leaves London in the morning. The last usually departs in the late evening.
What is the Fastest Way to Travel from London to Chester?
Train services provide the quickest way to travel between London and Chester. Avanti West Coast (replacing Virgin Trains) operates the route, with services departing from London Euston and arriving into Chester in around two hours. However, weekend and public holiday services may take longer to complete the journey. Services run daily, with approximately 15 direct trains and an additional number of indirect ones. The first direct service usually departs in the early morning, with the last one leaving in the evening.
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Travel from London to Chester by Train
Avanti West Coast operates trains between London Euston and Chester railway station. Direct services run approximately hourly, every day of the week. A number of additional services, incorporating one or two changes, offer passengers additional departure time options. Trains leave from London Euston and arrive into Chester railway station, which is approximately 15 minutes' walk from the city centre. As well as providing rail connections to local destinations in the northwest and North Wales, local buses and taxis also serve Chester railway station and give arriving passengers an easy way to reach the city centre.
Travel from London to Chester by Bus
National Express operates daily coach services from London Victoria coach station to Chester Gorse Stacks bus station. Direct services leave London Victoria three or four times per day. Departures are usually staggered throughout the day, with one in the morning, one in the late afternoon, and one in the late evening. Passengers arriving at Chester Gorse Stacks are around six minutes by foot from the cathedral and the main shopping district in the city centre. Local buses and taxis also serve Gorse Stacks for passengers wanting to travel further afield. Meanwhile, Chester railway station is approximately 10 minutes by foot.
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FAQs: Travel from London to Chester
Travel to Chester 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 London to Chester.
There are 3 ways to get from London to Chester: train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Chester from London is a train with an average price of €24.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Chester:
Taking a train costs €10 less than taking a coach, which costs on average €34 for the same trip.
A train is €35 less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from London to Chester costing on average €60.
The fastest way to get to Chester from London is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 5 min.
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 5 h 40 min of travel time.
Taking a train requires on average 2 h 3 min of travel time.
The London to Chester distance is approximately 265 km.
The average frequency per day from London to Chester is:
- Around 3 coaches per day.
- 9 flights a day.
- 7 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Chester 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 for travellers from London to Chester:
- Coaches most often depart from London at London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Chester at Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange).
- Trains mostly depart from London Euston and arrive in Chester.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Chester:
- You can travel from London to Chester by coach with National Express or FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €34 with National Express from London to Chester.
- You can take a flight from London to Chester with British Airways. Cheap tickets can be found for €60 with British Airways from London to Chester.
- You can go to Chester from London by train with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways or Transport for Wales. You'll see cheap train tickets for €24 with West Midlands Trains from London to Chester on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Chester with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach available with National Express or FlixBus 2 direct coaches per day.
- Direct flights with British Airways with 6 direct flights per day.
- Direct train available with Avanti West Coast 2 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Chester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between London and Chester.
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