There are 12 ways to get from France to Chester by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
6h 13m£172–302Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 1700 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus Uk021 / ...
17h 2m£51–87Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Paris to Calais-Fréthuncar
- Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
- Drive from Folkestone to Chestercar
8h 2m£214–266Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CDG - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 6m£65–195Bus, train
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 400 / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain
17h 7m£84–181Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Paris to Calaiscar
- Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
- Drive from Port of Dover to Chestercar
9h 3m£123–212Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Liverpool, train
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Liverpool (LPL)plane CDG - LPL
- Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
5h 39m£69–238Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane CDG - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Crewetrain
6h 38m£75–255Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NCE - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 51m£77–188Bus to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the bus from Paris Porte Maillot to Aéroport Paris Beauvaisbus
- Fly from Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BVA - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 27m£57–224Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Liverpool
- Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NCE - LPL
6h 24m£66–191Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Bristol Airport, train
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane CDG - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
7h 53m£126–293
France to Chester by subway, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from France to Chester is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 17h 2m.
The fastest way to get from France to Chester is to fly and train which takes 5h 39m and costs £65 - £240.
No, there is no direct bus from France to Chester. However, there are services departing from Hôtel de Ville and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from France to Chester. However, there are services departing from Cité and arriving at Chester via Paris Nord and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between France and Chester is 463 miles.
The best way to get from France to Chester without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs £170 - £310.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from France to Chester, including transfers.
France to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
France to Chester train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.
The best way to get from France to Chester is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs £170 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 17h 2m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £200 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between France and Chester, England?
You can take a subway from Cité to Chester via Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hôtel de Ville to Chester Bus Interchange via Gare de Lyon - Maison de la RATP, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and London Victoria in around 17h 2m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–140
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–180
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Liverpool via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £50–180
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–160
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–160
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Manchester Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £45–160
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Manchester Airport via Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Sunday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- £45–160
Flights from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Liverpool
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–170
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–140
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £110–190
- Website
- Eurostar
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–55
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
France to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Chester is 1h behind France. It is currently 6:46 PM in France and 5:46 PM in Chester.
France to Chester train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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