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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 27m. 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 $25, while a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$63 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Leicester to Chester
Compare the available ways to get from Leicester to Chester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Chester:
A bus is $38 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Chester costing on average $63 (€53).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 50m.
You'll arrive about 24m sooner (1h 57m by train vs 2h 21m by car). Tickets start at around $63 (€53) compared to roughly $34 (€29) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Leicester to Chester
How to get from Leicester to Chester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Chester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:05 PM 6h25 Leicester 6:30 PM Chester $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
12:05 PM 6h25 Leicester 6:30 PM Chester $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:45 PM 5h25 Leicester 5:10 AM Chester $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3:40 AM 8h20 Leicester 12:00 PM Chester $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Chester:
A bus is $38 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Chester costing on average $63 (€53).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 50m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Chester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Chester station (CTR).
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Chester by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, East Midlands Railway to go to Chester by train.
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