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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 $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 1m. 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 $16, and a flight costs an average of $76.
Distance: 164 miles (265 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$85 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $232 Average price | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 3h 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 $56 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Chester costing on average $85 (€69).
A bus is $202 (€163) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Chester costing on average $232 (€187).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 10m.
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
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 · FlixBus11:00 PM6h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)5:20 AMChester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)$271One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 PM6h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)5:20 AMChester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)$271One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- BA13788:50 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:45 PMManchester Airport$2301One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W340488:02 PM2h08London Euston (EUS)10:10 PMChester station (CTR)$511One-way0 transfers
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G386433:46 PM3h12London Euston (EUS)6:58 PMChester station (CTR)$531One-way1 transfer- W3419910:02 AM2h04London Euston (EUS)12:06 PMChester station (CTR)$571One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:40 PM4h50London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)6:30 PMChester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)$321One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:00 PM5h30London, Victoria Coach Station6:30 PMChester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)$321One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:30 AM4h30London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)1:00 PMChester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)$341One-way0 transfers
- BA13726:00 PM1h05London Heathrow Airport7:05 PMManchester Airport$2511One-way0 transfers
- BA13809:50 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport10:45 PMManchester Airport$2751One-way0 transfers
- BA1390+
BA89027:30 AM4h40London Heathrow Airport12:10 PMManchester Airport$4221One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Chester:
A bus is $56 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Chester costing on average $85 (€69).
A bus is $202 (€163) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Chester costing on average $232 (€187).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 10m.
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
- Around 12 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 Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry to go to Chester by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Chester by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Chester by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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