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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to France is to train and fly and bus which costs €60 - €200 and takes 6h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to France is to train and fly which takes 5h 9m and costs €80 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Chester and France?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to France. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Cité via London St Pancras Intl and Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Chester to France?

The distance between Chester and France is 741 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to France without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs €190 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Chester to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to France train from?

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

Train or fly from Chester to France?

The best way to get from Chester to France is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs €190 - €350. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €75 - €230 and takes 5h 47m.

What is the time difference between Chester and France?

France is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 10:11 PM in Chester and 11:11 PM in France.

Where does the Chester to France train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near France?

There are 23634+ hotels available in France.

Chester to France - 11 ways to travel via train, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Chester to France by train (Eurostar), car, car train, train, plane, car ferry, or bus

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1. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
5h 18m
€198–345
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus
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1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane MAN - BVA
3. Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Paris Porte Maillotbus
6h 42m
€62–198
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar
7h 54m
€251–308
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MAN - CDG
5h 33m
€80–221
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Pariscar
9h 9m
€129–225
Train to Liverpool, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LPL - CDG
5h 9m
€84–252
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BHX - CDG
6h 2m
€100–278
Fly Liverpool to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane LPL - NCE
5h 47m
€78–224
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane MAN - NCE
6h 12m
€89–213
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
6h 14m
€107–265
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
7h 25m
€73–272

Chester to France by train, foot, and subway

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5h 18mAverage Duration

€198Cheapest Price

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Distance: 741 km
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Chester, England and France?

You can take a train from Chester to Cité via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, easyJet and Ryanair fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) twice daily.

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