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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 an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a flight costs an average of $391.
Distance: 164 miles (265 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$98 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $391 Average price | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Chester:
A bus is $69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Chester costing on average $98.
A bus is $362 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Chester costing on average $391.
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 5h 47m.
You'll arrive about 2h 11m sooner (2h 12m by train vs 4h 23m by car). Tickets start at around $98 compared to roughly $85 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 London to Chester
How to get from London to Chester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Chester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM5h25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)5:20 AMChester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)$241One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM5h25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)5:20 AMChester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)$241One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- BA13809:35 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport10:30 PMManchester Airport$4241One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W3412212:02 PM2h04London Euston (EUS)2:06 PMChester station (CTR)$441One-way0 transfers
- W3419910:02 AM2h04London Euston (EUS)12:06 PMChester station (CTR)$441One-way0 transfers
- W3425611:02 AM2h04London Euston (EUS)1:06 PMChester station (CTR)$441One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:40 PM4h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)6:30 PMChester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)$261One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:00 PM5h30London, Victoria Coach Station6:30 PMChester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)$261One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:30 AM4h30London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)1:00 PMChester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)$261One-way0 transfers
- BA13706:15 PM1h00London Heathrow Airport7:15 PMManchester Airport$3471One-way0 transfers
- BA136412:05 PM1h05London Heathrow Airport1:10 PMManchester Airport$3471One-way0 transfers
- BA13682:05 PM1h05London Heathrow Airport3:10 PMManchester Airport$3471One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Chester:
A bus is $69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Chester costing on average $98.
A bus is $362 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Chester costing on average $391.
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 5h 47m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Chester as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Chester station (CTR).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange).
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair, BA Cityflyer to go to Chester by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Chester by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways, Lumo, Transport for Wales to go to Chester by train.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
- 3 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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