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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Leicester is to bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 4h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Leicester is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Pool Meadow Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Leicester via Crewe and Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Chester to Leicester?

The distance between Chester and Leicester is 101 miles. The road distance is 95.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Leicester without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £29 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Chester to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Leicester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chester to Leicester train from?

Chester to Leicester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Crewe station.

Train or bus from Chester to Leicester?

The best way to get from Chester to Leicester is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £29 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 4h 4m.

Where does the Chester to Leicester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chester to Leicester train arrive?

Chester to Leicester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from Chester to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Leicester is 95 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Chester to Leicester.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Chester to Leicester?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain Crewe - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicestertrain Birmingham New Street - Leicester / ...
2h 38m
£30–84
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coventrybus Ukn21
2. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus X6
4h 4m
£16–31
Drive 94.6 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Leicestercar 94.6 mi
2h 6m
£24–34
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
2h 43m
£46–81
Train via Derby
1. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
2. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
3h 14m
£47–76

Chester to Leicester by train

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Distance: 99.9 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Leicester via Crewe and Nuneaton in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to St Margaret's Bus Station via Coventry and Pool Meadow Bus Station in around 4h 4m.

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