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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Essex is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Essex is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Essex?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Essex. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Polecat Road via Pool Meadow Bus Station, Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Essex?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Essex. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at White Notley via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Chester to Essex?

The distance between Chester and Essex is 224 miles. The road distance is 207.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Essex without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Chester to Essex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Essex bus from?

Chester to Essex bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Essex train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Essex?

The best way to get from Chester to Essex is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 48m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Chester to Essex bus arrive?

Chester to Essex bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Coventry station.

Where does the Chester to Essex train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Essex?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Essex is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Chester to Essex.

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

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Where can I stay near Essex?

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Chester to Essex - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
4h 3m
£83–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coventrybus Ukn21
2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
7h 48m
£34–58
Drive 206.2 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Essexcar 206.2 mi
3h 52m
£52–75
Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
6h 20m
£57–150
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain
7h 41m
£101–175
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
6h 59m
£66–183
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain
6h 5m
£107–310
Fly Liverpool to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain
7h 21m
£100–246
Fly Liverpool to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LPL - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain
7h 2m
£458–645

Chester to Essex by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 222.5 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Essex, England?

You can take a train from Chester to White Notley via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Polecat Road via Pool Meadow Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 7h 48m.

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