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Compare train and bus for Chester to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$66 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Chester to Leicester:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Leicester costing on average $66 (€54).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
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How to get from Chester to Leicester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chester to Leicester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:40 AM4h40Chester3:20 PMLeicester$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:40 AM4h40Chester3:20 PMLeicester$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 10:40 AM4h40Chester3:20 PMLeicester$131One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:15 PM6h55Chester10:10 PMLeicester$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Leicester:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Leicester costing on average $66 (€54).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chester and Leicester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) and arrive in Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Chester station (CTR) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales to go to Leicester by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Leicester by bus.
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