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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a flight costs an average of €59.
Distance: 164 miles (265 km)
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€85 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest | €190 Average price |
3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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The best way to travel from London to Chester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Chester.
There are 3 options to travel from London to Chester including taking a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from London to Chester is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $27 (€24) compared to other travel options to Chester:
Taking a train costs $11 (€10) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $38 (€34) for the same trip.
Taking a train costs $39 (€35) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $66 (€60) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from London to Chester is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 5 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 5 h 40 min.
Train takes 2 h 3 min on average.
Chester is approximately 164 miles (265 km) away from London.
The average frequency per day from London to Chester is:
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from London to Chester as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Chester:
- Buses most often depart from London at London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Chester at Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange).
- Trains from London to Chester most often leave from London Euston and arrive in Chester.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Chester:
- You can travel by bus to Chester from London with National Express or FlixBus, and you can find National Express London to Chester tickets for $38 (€34) on Omio.
- You can travel by plane to Chester from London with British Airways, and you can find British Airways London to Chester tickets for $66 (€60) on Omio.
- You can go to Chester from London by train with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways or Transport for Wales. You'll see cheap train tickets for $27 (€24) with West Midlands Trains from London to Chester on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Chester with the following travel companies:
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express or FlixBus.
- Direct flights with British Airways with 6 direct flights per day.
- 2 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Chester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between London and Chester.
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