How to travel from Leicester to Chester

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Travel Information between Leicester and Chester

Distance82 miles (133 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$31 - $34
Cheapest modeBus • $31 (€28) • 5 h 25 min
Fastest modeTrain • $34 (€31) • 2 h 10 min
Popular travel companiesNational 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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from Leicester to Chester

How to get from Leicester to Chester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Leicester to Chester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
11:05AM6h35
Leicester
05:40PMChester
$211One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
11:05AM6h35
Leicester
05:40PMChester
$211One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
04:55PM4h55
Leicester
09:50PMChester
$301One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leicester to Chester

Travel to Chester 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 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.

    Your trip from Leicester to Chester doesn't have to end in Chester. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Manchester, Liverpool, Edinburgh or Birmingham. If you’d like to add London, Manchester, Liverpool, Edinburgh or Birmingham to your Leicester to Chester tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Chester today!

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