How to travel from London to Chester

There are 3 options to travel between London and Chester including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Chester is a bus with an average price of $28 (€22).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Chester:

A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Chester costing on average $53 (€42).

A bus is $121 (€97) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Chester costing on average $148 (€119).

The fastest way to travel from London to Chester is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 1m.

Other travel options to Chester take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 0m.

Bus takes on average 5h 39m.

The distance from London to Chester is approximately 164 miles (265 km).

The average frequency per day from London to Chester is:

• Around 13 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Chester:

• 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).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Chester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with British Airways 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, CrossCountry to go to Chester by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from London to Chester with the following travel companies:

• 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
• 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
• 3 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.

Omio customers who travel from London to Chester often also extend their vacation to go to Manchester, Liverpool, London Euston (EUS), Edinburgh, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chester and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Chester to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Chester, you can explore Chester Zoo, one of the UK's largest zoos, and the Grosvenor Museum with its local history exhibits. Enjoy the scenic River Dee with a walk or boat trip. Visit Storyhouse for theatre, cinema, and library experiences. Discover military history at the Cheshire Military Museum. Don't miss Chester Cathedral's stunning architecture, the Chester Roman Amphitheatre, the medieval Chester City Walls, the iconic Eastgate Clock, and The Rows for unique shopping experiences.

To fully experience Chester, two to three days are ideal. This allows time to explore its historic attractions, such as the Roman walls, Chester Cathedral, and the historic Rows, as well as enjoy its shops and dining options.