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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 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 $13, and a flight costs an average of $74.
Distance: 164 miles (265 km)
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$92 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $194 Average price |
3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from London to Chester by train, bus or flight.
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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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This is compared to other travel options from London to Chester:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Chester costing on average $14 (€12).
A bus is $61 (€49) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Chester costing on average $74 (€59).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 3m.
Bus takes on average 5h 0m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 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 to go to Chester by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Chester by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Chiltern Railways, Transport for Wales to go to Chester by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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