How to travel from Chelmsford to Chester, United Kingdom

The distance between Chelmsford and Chester is around 338km (210 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Chelmsford 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.

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Train

Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Chester.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated by

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Train and Plane

Take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £270($315)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Stratford (London) then take the bus to Birmingham Summer Row Great Charles Street and then to Chester Bus Interchange.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £35($41)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Chester.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance348km (216 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chelmsford and Chester

There are several options for getting from Chelmsford to Chester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($110).

The distance between Chelmsford and Chester is around 338km (210 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 279km (174 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Chelmsford and Chester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chelmsford to Chester is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £95 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Chelmsford and Chester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chelmsford and Chester. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chelmsford to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street and Euston Square station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Greater Anglia and Avanti West Coast run train services between Chelmsford and Chester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chelmsford and Chester. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Chester. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chelmsford to Chester. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Chelmsford and Chester. The distance is around 348km (216 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chelmsford to Chester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chelmsford and Chester

Transport options from Chelmsford to Chester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 45m
£95($110)
hourly338km (210 miles)
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 30m
£270($315)
hourly402km (250 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, Fly4h 30m
£350($415)
every 4 hours1,085km (674 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane4h 55m
£135($160)
hourly920km (572 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
5h 35m
£35($41)
once daily411km (255 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, Bus6h 55m
£28($33)
once daily374km (232 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
£61($72)
on demand348km (216 miles)

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Airports near Chester

The following major airports near Chester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Chester
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Chester
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Chester