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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colchester to Chester

Composite routes from Colchester to Chester

Cheapest
4 h
Car
364 km.
from $20
Other
4 h 6 min
294 km.
from $234.54
6 h 27 min
Bus, Plane
293 km.
from $81.23
6 h 34 min
294 km.
from $128.32
5 h 43 min
Train, Plane
293 km.
from $155.96
8 h 32 min
294 km.
from $247.09
7 h 2 min
Bus, Plane
293 km.
from $89.38
6 h 51 min
Train, Plane
293 km.
from $261.72
7 h 19 min
Train, Plane
293 km.
from $114.03

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Friday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$177.21
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Friday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$189.87
Plane from Luton Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$253.16

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$329.10
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$392.39
Plane from London City Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$405.05–$2,278.40
Plane from Luton Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 36m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$107.59–$303.79

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$354.42
Plane from London City Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$405.05–$2,278.40

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from London City Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$405.05–$2,278.40

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$35.44–$291.13

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from London Euston to Chester
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$94.93–$253.16

Thameslink

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

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Colchester to London
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11
Bus from London Stansted Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11
Bus from Liverpool Street Station to Chester
Ave. Duration:
3h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.10–$69.62

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Email:
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Stansted Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$303.79

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Airport to Chester
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$39.24
Train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsbury
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.52–$32.91
Train from Shrewsbury to Chester
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.52–$32.91

Greater Anglia

Email:
Website:
greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Colchester to London
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97
Train from Colchester to Stratford
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

Bus operators

TerraVision UK

Email:
Website:
terravision.eu/
Bus from London Stansted Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.72

Airport Bus Express

Phone:
0044 (0) 1279681984
Email:
Website:
airportbusexpress.co.uk/
Bus from London Stansted Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$23.62

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Chester is to bus and fly which costs $59.78 - $195.65 and takes 6h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Chester is to drive which takes 4h and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Chester. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via London Stansted Airport and Liverpool Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Chester. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Chester via Liverpool Street station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Colchester to Chester?

The distance between Colchester and Chester is 374 km. The road distance is 370.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $103.26 - $260.87 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Colchester to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Chester bus from?

Colchester to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Colchester station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Chester train from?

Colchester to Chester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Chester?

The best way to get from Colchester to Chester is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $103.26 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70.65 - $108.70 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Colchester to Chester bus arrive?

Colchester to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Stansted Airport station.

Where does the Colchester to Chester train arrive?

Colchester to Chester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Chester is 371 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Colchester to Chester.

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

Book your Colchester to Chester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 830+ hotels available in Chester. Prices start at $57.04 per night.
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