The distance between Canterbury and Chester is around 400km (249 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Canterbury to Chester by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chester → Canterbury if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Crewe.
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester.
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Chester Bus Interchange.
Multiple bus operators
There are several options for getting from Canterbury to Chester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($150).
The distance between Canterbury and Chester is around 400km (249 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 344km (214 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Canterbury and Chester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Canterbury to Chester is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £125 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Canterbury and Chester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Canterbury and Chester. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Canterbury to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International, London Euston and Crewe. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
South Eastern Trains Service, Avanti West Coast, London Midland and Transport for Wales run train services between Canterbury and Chester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, 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 Canterbury and Chester. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Canterbury to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and London Finchley Road. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.
National Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Canterbury and Chester. Buses run once daily and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Canterbury to Chester. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester. instead which will take 3h 50m.
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 Canterbury and Chester. The distance is around 416km (258 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canterbury to Chester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £125 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train + 2 similar | 3hrs | £125($150) | hourly | 400km (249 miles) |
Train via St Pancras International | 3h 5m | £120($140) | every 4 hours | 400km (249 miles) |
Train via St Pancras International | 5h 10m | £110($130) | every 4 hours | 434km (270 miles) |
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 50m | £205($245) | hourly | 465km (289 miles) |
Train to St Pancras International, plane | 4h 10m | £215($255) | hourly | 524km (326 miles) |
Train to St Pancras International, plane | 4h 35m | £135($160) | hourly | 908km (564 miles) |
Train to St Pancras International, plane | 4h 55m | £325($385) | hourly | 593km (369 miles) |
Train, Bus and Plane | 4h 55m | £320($380) | hourly | 1,132km (703 miles) |
Bus | 7hrs | £28($33) | once daily | 431km (268 miles) |
Drive | 4h 25m | £47($56) | on demand | 416km (258 miles) |
Loganair
Eastern Airways
South Eastern Trains Service
London Midland
Thameslink
South Western Railway
Airport Bus Express
The following major airports near Chester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.