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 $15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 54m. 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 $15, and a flight costs an average of $85.

Distance: 164 miles (265 km)

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Flight

$80

Average price

$31

Average price

Cheapest

$217

Average price

3h 42m

Average total duration

3h 12m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 14m

Average total duration

5h 44m

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30m

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4h 54m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 54m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

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

Most popular bus company

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
$381One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX551
07:30AM6h50
Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)
02:20PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$381One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

British AirwaysBA1373
05:20PM1h00
Manchester Airport
06:20PMLondon Heathrow Airport
$4881One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Transport for WalesL64577+West Midlands TrainsW05517
09:56AM3h28
Chester station (CTR)
01:24PMLondon Euston (EUS)
$921One-way
1 transfer
Transport for WalesL64614+West Midlands TrainsW05339 · W05717
08:56AM4h21
Chester station (CTR)
01:17PMLondon Euston (EUS)
$921One-way
2 transfers
Avanti West CoastL02114
09:32AM2h03
Chester station (CTR)
11:35AMLondon Euston (EUS)
$1211One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX423
12:30AM6h20
Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)
06:50AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$421One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX423 · NX424
12:30AM5h50
Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)
06:20AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$631One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1385
07:45AM1h15
Manchester Airport
09:00AMLondon Heathrow Airport
$3041One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1361
09:45AM1h15
Manchester Airport
11:00AMLondon Heathrow Airport
$4371One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1365
11:40AM1h15
Manchester Airport
12:55PMLondon Heathrow Airport
$4371One-way
0 transfers

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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 options to travel between Chester and London including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Chester to London is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

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

A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to London costing on average $17 (€14).

A bus is $69 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chester to London costing on average $85 (€68).

The fastest way to travel from Chester to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 3m.

Bus takes on average 5h 0m.

The distance from Chester to London is approximately 164 miles (265 km).
The average frequency per day from Chester to London is:
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chester and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Chester to London:
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Chester station (CTR) and arrive in London Euston (EUS).
  • Buses mostly depart from Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Chester to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways, Transport for Wales to go to London by train.
  • Travel with British Airways, Cityflyer (British Airways 2) to go to London by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Chester to London with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
  • 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Chester to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.
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