How to get from London to Chester
On Routavio you can compare the ways from London to Chester by price and travel time.
- 264 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 4h 20m
- 61 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
4h 20m
1 transfer
Train + Bus
€45
Cheapest
4h 30m
direct
Bus
€19
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Chester. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 264 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €17, on Tue, Oct 13.
264 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €45Reading date not recorded | 4h 20m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €12Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 4h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€45Reading date not recorded4h 20m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€12Omio catalogue, Oct 204h 30m · directSee 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 Borough of Camden → Chesterbus
FlixBus·4h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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 61 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:05 and the last at 23:59.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 61 | 00:05 | 23:59 |
All departures
- 00:05
- 06:00
- 06:30
- 07:00
- 07:30
- 07:35
- 07:40
- 08:00
- 08:30
- 08:35
- 08:40
- 09:00
- 09:05
- 09:10
- 09:30
- 09:40
- 10:00
- 10:05
- 10:10
- 10:30
- 10:40
- 11:00
- 11:10
- 11:20
- 11:30
- 11:40
- 12:00
- 12:10
- 12:30
- 12:40
- 13:00
- 13:10
- 13:40
- 14:00
- 14:40
- 14:45
- 15:00
- 15:40
- 15:45
- 16:00
- 16:30
- 16:40
- 17:10
- 17:30
- 18:00
- 18:10
- 18:30
- 19:00
- 19:30
- 19:40
- 20:00
- 20:30
- 20:40
- 21:00
- 21:30
- 22:30
- 22:59
- 23:05
- 23:30
- 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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLondon Borough of Camden-ChesterBook →Avanti West CoastLondon-LiverpoolBook →Airport shuttle busLiverpool John Lennon Airport-ChesterBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Avanti West Coast, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Chester works
Start with a FlixBus bus from London Borough of Camden to Chester, about 4h 30m. In total it's roughly €19 over 4h 30m, direct, no transfers.
London to Chester: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Chester?
The most useful route takes about 4h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from London to Chester?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:05 and the last at 23:59, from London Finchley Road, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from London to Chester?
61 a day with FlixBus, between 00:05 and 23:59.
Which station does the bus from London to Chester leave from?
London Finchley Road with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
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?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €19 to €24. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run London to Chester?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Avanti West Coast, Airport shuttle bus.
Can you get from London to Chester without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 2h 03m.
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.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026