How to get from London to Chester
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Chester. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 35m by bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 264 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
264 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €74Reading date not recorded | 5h 59m3 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €20Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 4h 35m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Train€74Reading date not recorded5h 59m · 3 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€20Omio catalogue, Sep 94h 35m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Chester: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London → London Borough of CamdenbusCity transit·10m
- 2London Borough of Camden → M6 Keele Services Northboundbus
FlixBus·2h 40m - 3M6 Keele Services Northbound → ChesterbusFlixBus·1h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from London to Chester
FlixBus runs 56 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:05 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 56 | 00:05 | 23:59 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLondon Borough of Camden-M6 Keele Services Northbound, M6 Keele Services Northbound-ChesterBook →Avanti West CoastLondon-CreweBook →Northern RailCrewe-ManchesterBook →Airport shuttle busManchester-Liverpool John Lennon AirportBook →Local busLiverpool John Lennon Airport-ChesterBook →On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Airport shuttle bus, Local bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Chester works
Start with a City transit bus from London to London Borough of Camden, about 10 min. Transfer in London Borough of Camden and continue by FlixBus bus on to M6 Keele Services Northbound (2h 40m). Transfer in M6 Keele Services Northbound and continue by FlixBus bus on to Chester (1h 5m). In total it's roughly €27 over 4h 35m, 2 transfers.
London to Chester: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Chester?
The most useful route takes about 4h 35m by bus, 2 transfers.
How far is Chester from London?
About 264 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Chester cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €27. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run London to Chester?
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Airport shuttle bus, Local bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Chester?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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