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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Stansted Mountfitchet to Chester
Cheapest price
$112
Average price
$116
Fastest journey
3 h 27 m
Average duration
3 h 27 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
254 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Chester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Chester will cost around $116 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $112.
It's difficult to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Chester without transferring at least 3 times.
P66412+
Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+
W33550+
G386422:17 PM3h27Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)5:44 PMChester station (CTR)$1121One-way3 transfers- Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+W33724+P67522+G3863210:17 AM3h27Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)1:44 PMChester station (CTR)$1121One-way3 transfers
- P66436+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+W33685+G386443:17 PM3h27Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)6:44 PMChester station (CTR)$1121One-way3 transfers
- Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+W33761+G38638+P6636412:17 PM3h27Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)3:44 PMChester station (CTR)$1121One-way3 transfers
- Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+W33500+G38646+P664604:17 PM3h27Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)7:44 PMChester station (CTR)$1121One-way3 transfers
- P66412+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+W33550+G386422:17 PM3h27Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)5:44 PMChester station (CTR)$1121One-way3 transfers
- Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+W33724+P67522+G3863210:17 AM3h27Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)1:44 PMChester station (CTR)$1121One-way3 transfers
- P66436+Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+W33685+G386443:17 PM3h27Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)6:44 PMChester station (CTR)$1121One-way3 transfers
- Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+W33761+G38638+P6636412:17 PM3h27Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)3:44 PMChester station (CTR)$1121One-way3 transfers
- Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+W33532+G38630+P675199:17 AM3h27Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST)12:44 PMChester station (CTR)$1341One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Stansted Mountfitchet to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stansted Mountfitchet to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $84. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 3m. 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 $84, and a flight costs an average of $203.
Distance: 157 miles (254 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$132 Average price | $225 Average price | $85 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to Chester:
A bus is $47 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Chester costing on average $132 (€108).
A bus is $140 (€115) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stansted Mountfitchet to Chester costing on average $225 (€185).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 50m.
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
You'll arrive about 43m sooner (2h 50m by train vs 3h 33m by car). Tickets start at around $132 (€108) compared to roughly $67 (€55) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Stansted Mountfitchet to Chester train times
The table below shows live departures for Stansted Mountfitchet to Chester trains for tomorrow, Saturday, July 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+W33582+G38628+P66176 | 8:17 AM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h27 | 11:44 AM Chester station (CTR) | 3 transfers | |
| Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+W33532+G38630+P67519 | 9:17 AM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h27 | 12:44 PM Chester station (CTR) | 3 transfers | |
| Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+W33724+G38632+P67522 | 10:17 AM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h27 | 1:44 PM Chester station (CTR) | 3 transfers | |
| Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+W33679+G38636+P67525 | 11:17 AM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h27 | 2:44 PM Chester station (CTR) | 3 transfers | |
| Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+W33761+G38638+P66364 | 12:17 PM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h27 | 3:44 PM Chester station (CTR) | 3 transfers | |
| Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+W33382+G38640+P66388 | 1:17 PM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h27 | 4:44 PM Chester station (CTR) | 3 transfers | |
| Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+W33550+G38642+P66412 | 2:17 PM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h27 | 5:44 PM Chester station (CTR) | 3 transfers | |
| Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+W33685+G38644+P66436 | 3:17 PM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h27 | 6:44 PM Chester station (CTR) | 3 transfers | |
| Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+W33500+G38646+P66460 | 4:17 PM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h27 | 7:44 PM Chester station (CTR) | 3 transfers | |
| Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+W33425+P76360+G38649 | 4:52 PM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 3h52 | 8:44 PM Chester station (CTR) | 3 transfers | |
| Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+W33721+P66483+G39012 | 5:17 PM Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) | 4h03 | 9:20 PM Chester station (CTR) | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Chester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Stansted Mountfitchet to Chester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $131 (€107) but you can travel from only $84 (€69) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:39, the last at 19:56. The fastest train covers the 157 miles (254 km) distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 157 miles (254 km) |
Average train duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $131 (€107) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 25m |
First train 3:39 AM |
Last train 7:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Stansted Mountfitchet to Chester trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Stansted Mountfitchet and Chester from $84 (€69). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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