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Nine ways to Travel from Chester to Reading

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Cheapest
By car (281 km)
3 h 16 min
281 km.
from $15
Other
Rideshare
3 h 16 min
281 km.
from $10.69
Train
3 h
232 km.
from $233.72
Bus
4 h 26 min
232 km.
from $62.04
Train, Plane
4 h 28 min
231 km.
from $133.08
Train via Birmingham
4 h 10 min
232 km.
from $174.67
Bus, Plane (Fly Liverpool to Heathrow Airport)
6 h 11 min
231 km.
from $162.45
Bus, Plane (Fly Liverpool to London Gatwick Airport)
6 h 53 min
231 km.
from $118.21
Bus, Plane (Fly Liverpool to Luton Airport)
6 h 31 min
231 km.
from $111.25

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Liverpool to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$291.13
Plane from Liverpool to Luton
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$253.16

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Liverpool to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$341.76
Plane from Liverpool to Luton
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$303.79

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$354.42
Plane from Liverpool to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
3h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$949.33

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Liverpool to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$949.33

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Liverpool to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$253.16–$1,645.51

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Chester to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$94.93–$253.16
Train from Chester to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$46.83–$151.89

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from London Paddington to Reading
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.05–$60.76
Train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Oxford
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$189.87

Elizabeth Line

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from London Paddington to Reading
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.66–$32.91
Train from Hayes to Harlington
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$24.05

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Chester to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$39.24
Train from Chester to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$43.04–$69.62

Bus operators

Thames Travel

Phone:
+44 1865 785400
Website:
oxfordbus.co.uk/
Bus from High Street to Forbury
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.44–$6.96

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Reading is to bus which costs $35.87 - $51.09 and takes 4h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Reading is to train which takes 3h and costs $97.83 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Reading. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Forbury Road via High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Reading. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Reading via Euston Square station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Chester to Reading?

The distance between Chester and Reading is 347 km. The road distance is 287.6 km.

How do I travel from Chester to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to Reading without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs $97.83 - $271.74 .

How long does it take to get from Chester to Reading?

It takes approximately 3h to get from Chester to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Reading bus from?

Chester to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Reading train from?

Chester to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Reading?

The best way to get from Chester to Reading is to train which takes 3h and costs $97.83 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35.87 - $51.09 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Chester to Reading bus arrive?

Chester to Reading bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Oxford station.

Where does the Chester to Reading train arrive?

Chester to Reading train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Chester to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Reading is 288 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Chester to Reading.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester to Reading?

Book your Chester to Reading train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1248+ hotels available in Reading. Prices start at $40.55 per night.
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