How to travel from Norwich to Chester, United Kingdom

The distance between Norwich and Chester is around 377km (234 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Norwich 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Norwich (NWI) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £305($365)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £140($170)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Chester Bus Interchange.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £29($34)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Chester.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance377km (234 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Norwich and Chester

There are several options for getting from Norwich to Chester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £29 ($34) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £305 ($365).

The distance between Norwich and Chester is around 377km (234 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 287km (179 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Norwich and Chester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Norwich to Chester is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £305 ($365).

The cheapest way to travel between Norwich and Chester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £29 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Norwich and Chester. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Norwich to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station and Euston station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Greater Anglia, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railways, Transport for Wales and Northern Rail run train services between Norwich and Chester. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4hrs, 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 Norwich and Chester. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Norwich 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 5h 50m.

Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Norwich and Chester. Buses run 5 times a week 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 Norwich to Chester. We recommend that you fly from Norwich (NWI) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Norwich and Chester. The distance is around 377km (234 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Norwich to Chester is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £140 ($170).

How do I get from Norwich to Chester

Compare travel optionsbetween Norwich and Chester

Transport options from Norwich to Chester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
4hrs
£305($365)
hourly813km (505 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane4h 45m
£230($270)
hourly539km (335 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane5hrs
£235($280)
hourly593km (368 miles)
Train and Plane5hrs
£325($380)
every 3 hours1,128km (701 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4hrs
£140($170)
every 4 hours476km (296 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly5h 45m
£89($105)
every 2 hours414km (258 miles)
Bus
5h 50m
£29($34)
5 times a week395km (246 miles)
Drive
4hrs
£43($51)
on demand377km (234 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Norwich and Chester

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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