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Compare bus, train, and flight for Luton to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Luton to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. 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 $19, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 137 miles (222 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$116 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Chester:
A bus is $84 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Chester costing on average $116 (€93).
A bus is $172 (€138) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Chester costing on average $204 (€164).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 43m.
Bus takes on average 5h 28m.
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How to get from Luton to Chester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Luton to Chester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:15 PM8h05Luton5:20 AMChester$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:15 PM8h05Luton5:20 AMChester$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:15 PM8h05Luton5:20 AMChester$211One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7:45 PM8h35Luton4:20 AMChester$371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Luton to Chester:
A bus is $84 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Luton to Chester costing on average $116 (€93).
A bus is $172 (€138) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Luton to Chester costing on average $204 (€164).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 43m.
Bus takes on average 5h 28m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Luton and Chester as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Luton station (LUT) and arrive in Chester station (CTR).
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and arrive in Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway to go to Chester by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Chester by bus.
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