How to travel from London to Chester, United Kingdom

The distance between London and Chester is around 287km (178 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from London 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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Train via Crewe

Take the train to Crewe and then to Chester.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £89($105)

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Bus

Take the bus to Chester.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £11($13)
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Drive

Drive to Chester.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance306km (190 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Chester

There are several options for getting from London to Chester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £11 ($13) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £89 ($105).

The distance between London and Chester is around 287km (178 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 265km (165 miles)

It takes around 1h 60m to get from London and Chester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from London to Chester is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £89 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between London and Chester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £11 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Chester. It typically takes around 1h 60m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between London and Chester with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 60m.

Avanti West Coast, London Midland and Transport for Wales run train services between London and Chester. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from London and Chester. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between London and Chester with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 50m.

National Express run regular bus services between London and Chester. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Chester. We recommend that you take the train to Chester. instead which will take 1h 60m.

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 London and Chester. The distance is around 306km (190 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Chester is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around £80 ($95).

How do I get from London to Chester

Compare travel optionsbetween London and Chester

Transport options from London to Chester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Crewe + 1 similar
1h 55m
£89($105)
hourly287km (178 miles)
Train1h 60m
£80($95)
every 4 hours287km (178 miles)
Bus
5h 50m
£11($13)
once daily361km (224 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
£35($41)
on demand306km (190 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