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Compare train and bus for Coventry to Chester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Coventry to Chester:
A bus is $35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Chester costing on average $62.
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
Tickets start at around $27 compared to roughly $50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23. The journey takes 2h 55m versus 2h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Coventry to Chester
How to get from Coventry to Chester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Coventry to Chester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:35 AM2h45Coventry5:20 AMChester$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2:35 AM2h45Coventry5:20 AMChester$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 2:35 AM2h45Coventry5:20 AMChester$141One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1:35 AM2h45Coventry4:20 AMChester$201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Chester:
A bus is $35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Chester costing on average $62.
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Coventry and Chester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Coventry station (COV) and arrive in Chester station (CTR).
- Buses mostly depart from Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station and arrive in Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Chester by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Chester by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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