How to travel from Leicester to Chester

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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 prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $35.

Distance: 82 miles (133 km)

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$65

Average price

$28

Average price

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2h 30m

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2h 0m

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30m

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4h 25m

Average total duration

3h 55m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:05PM6h25
Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
06:30PMChester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)
$191One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:05PM6h25
Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
06:30PMChester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)
$191One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

CrossCountryC72525+West Midlands TrainsW05525+Transport for WalesL64300
11:18AM2h24
Leicester station (LEI)
01:42PMChester station (CTR)
$551One-way
2 transfers

Other options

CrossCountryC72521+West Midlands TrainsW05520+Transport for WalesL64298
10:16AM2h26
Leicester station (LEI)
12:42PMChester station (CTR)
$551One-way
2 transfers
CrossCountryC72519+West Midlands TrainsW05515+Transport for WalesL64296
09:15AM2h27
Leicester station (LEI)
11:42AMChester station (CTR)
$551One-way
2 transfers
CrossCountryC72526+West Midlands TrainsW05530+Transport for WalesL64302
12:18PM2h24
Leicester station (LEI)
02:42PMChester station (CTR)
$551One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX777 · NX551
06:05PM5h00
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
11:05PMChester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)
$381One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:20PM9h00
Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)
05:20AMChester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)
$211One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX777 · NX423
11:45PM5h25
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
05:10AMChester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)
$421One-way
1 transfer

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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 options to travel between Leicester and Chester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Chester is a bus with an average price of $12 (€10).

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

A bus is $23 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Chester costing on average $35 (€29).

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Chester is by train with an average journey time of 1h 52m.

Other travel options to Chester take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 0m.

The distance from Leicester to Chester is approximately 82 miles (133 km).
The average frequency per day from Leicester to Chester is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leicester to Chester:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leicester to Chester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Chester by bus.
  • Travel with West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Cross Country to go to Chester by train.
Omio customers who travel from Leicester to Chester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Liverpool, London Euston (EUS), Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chester and these popular destinations at a great price.

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