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.
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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Fly from Norwich (NWI) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester.
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Take the train to London Liverpool Street 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 3 similar | 4hrs | £305($365) | hourly | 813km (505 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 4h 45m | £230($270) | hourly | 539km (335 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 5hrs | £235($280) | hourly | 593km (368 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5hrs | £325($380) | every 3 hours | 1,128km (701 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4hrs | £140($170) | every 4 hours | 476km (296 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 5h 45m | £89($105) | every 2 hours | 414km (258 miles) |
Bus | 5h 50m | £29($34) | 5 times a week | 395km (246 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | £43($51) | on demand | 377km (234 miles) |
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