The distance between Cambridge and Chester is around 278km (173 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Cambridge to Chester by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to London St Pancras International LL and then to Chester.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Chester Bus Interchange.
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There are several options for getting from Cambridge to Chester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £32 ($38).
The distance between Cambridge and Chester is around 278km (173 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 231km (143 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Cambridge and Chester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cambridge to Chester is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £32 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between Cambridge and Chester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cambridge and Chester. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cambridge to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International LL and London Euston. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
Thameslink, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and London Midland run train services between Cambridge and Chester. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cambridge and Chester. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Cambridge to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Brunel Street and Birmingham New Street Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.
Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Cambridge and Chester. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cambridge to Chester. We recommend that you take the train to London St Pancras International LL and then to Chester. instead which will take 3h 15m.
The closest major airport to Chester is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Chester. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cambridge and Chester. The distance is around 278km (173 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cambridge to Chester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 15m | £110($130) | every 4 hours | 380km (236 miles) |
Train via Nuneaton | 3h 35m | £95($115) | hourly | 317km (197 miles) |
Bus | 4h 15m | £25($30) | 5 times a week | 292km (182 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | £32($38) | on demand | 278km (173 miles) |
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The following major airports near Chester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.