How to travel from Saint Albans to Chester, United Kingdom

The distance between Saint Albans and Chester is around 275km (171 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Saint Albans 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

Take the train to Chester.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £87($105)
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Bus

Take the bus to Chester.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £19($22)
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Drive

Drive to Chester.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance275km (171 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Albans and Chester

There are several options for getting from Saint Albans to Chester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £87 ($105).

The distance between Saint Albans and Chester is around 275km (171 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 236km (146 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Saint Albans and Chester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint Albans to Chester is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £87 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Albans and Chester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint Albans and Chester. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint Albans to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International LL and London Euston. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

Avanti West Coast run train services between Saint Albans and Chester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Saint Albans and Chester. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Albans to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Luton Station Interchange and Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

National Express run regular bus services between Saint Albans and Chester. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Albans to Chester. We recommend that you take the train to Chester. instead which will take 2h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Saint Albans and Chester. The distance is around 275km (171 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Albans to Chester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £87 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Albans and Chester

Transport options from Saint Albans to Chester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 50m
£87($105)
hourly319km (198 miles)
Bus
5h 45m
£19($22)
once daily290km (180 miles)
Drive
3hrs
£48($57)
on demand275km (171 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