What is the cheapest way to get from City of St Albans to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from City of St Albans to Chester is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 6h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from City of St Albans to Chester?

The fastest way to get from City of St Albans to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct train between City of St Albans and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from City of St Albans to Chester. However, there are services departing from St Albans City and arriving at Chester via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from City of St Albans to Chester?

The distance between City of St Albans and Chester is 164 miles. The road distance is 168.2 miles.

How do I travel from City of St Albans to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from City of St Albans to Chester without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 30m and costs £30 - £120.

How long does it take to get from City of St Albans to Chester?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from City of St Albans to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the City of St Albans to Chester bus from?

City of St Albans to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where do I catch the City of St Albans to Chester train from?

City of St Albans to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train, bus or fly from City of St Albans to Chester?

The best way to get from City of St Albans to Chester is to bus which takes 6h 41m and costs £27 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £130 and takes 3h 36m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £200 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the City of St Albans to Chester bus arrive?

City of St Albans to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall Street station.

Where does the City of St Albans to Chester train arrive?

City of St Albans to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Chester station.

Can I drive from City of St Albans to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between City of St Albans to Chester is 168 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from City of St Albans to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from City of St Albans to Chester?

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City of St Albans to Chester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between City of St Albans and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from City of St Albans to Chester. However, there are services departing from Abbey and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Black Boy PH, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

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There are 8 ways to get from City of St Albans to Chester by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Central stationbus Mk1
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 30m
£32–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Newhall Streetbus Uk030 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
6h 41m
£28–47
Drive 167.3 mi
1. Drive from City of St Albans to Chestercar 167.3 mi
2h 58m
£41–59
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 13m
£94–312
Train
1. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
3h 36m
£70–129
Bus, train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus 707
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
7h 47m
£56–111
Fly Luton Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LTN - LPL
5h 58m
£64–191
Fly Luton Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 31m
£80–169

City of St Albans to Chester by train and bus

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Distance: 163.4 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between City of St Albans, England and Chester, England?

You can take a bus from Abbey to Chester Bus Interchange via Black Boy PH, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Chester every 2 hours. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 4m.

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