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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 €10. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
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€58 Average price | €20 Average price Cheapest |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Chester:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Chester costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
- 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.
- 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 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.
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