Travel Information between Leicester and Chester
| 82 miles (133 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $31 - $34 | |
| Bus • $31 (€28) • 5 h 25 min | |
| Train • $34 (€31) • 2 h 10 min | |
| National Express or West Midlands Trains |
Travel 82 miles (133 km) by train or bus from Leicester to Chester. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or West Midlands Trains among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Leicester to Chester.
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How to get from Leicester to Chester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Leicester to Chester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Leicester to Chester
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There are 2 travel options from Leicester to Chester: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Chester is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $31 (€28) compared to other travel options to Chester:
Taking a bus costs $3 (€3) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $34 (€31).
The fastest way to get to Chester from Leicester is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 10 min.
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5 h 25 min.
Chester is approximately 82 miles (133 km) away from Leicester.
The average frequency per day from Leicester to Chester is:
- 2 buses a day.
- 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Leicester to Chester as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Leicester to Chester:
The following travel companies offer services from Leicester to Chester:
- Travel with National Express for buses to Chester. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express Leicester to Chester tickets on Omio for $31 (€28).
- West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast or Cross Country can get you to Chester by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with West Midlands Trains from Leicester to Chester for $34 (€31) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Leicester to Chester with the following travel companies:
- You'll find direct buses with.
- You'll find direct trains with.
Direct services to Chester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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