There are 6 ways to get from Harwich to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Manningtree to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
- Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 51m£95–150Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus 717
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 777
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
10h 55m£39–71Drive 231.6 mi
- Drive from Harwich to Chestercar 231.6 mi
4h 28m£58–84Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 31m£120–345Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool
- Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)train
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
7h 34m£471–671Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
8h 20m£67–170
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harwich to Chester is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 10h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Harwich to Chester is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Harwich to Chester. However, there are services departing from Mayflower Avenue and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Osborne Street, Railway Station, Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Harwich to Chester. However, there are services departing from Harwich Town and arriving at Chester via Manningtree, Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Harwich and Chester is 253 miles. The road distance is 232.9 miles.
The best way to get from Harwich to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £95 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Harwich to Chester, including transfers.
Harwich to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Railway Station.
Harwich to Chester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.
The best way to get from Harwich to Chester is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £95 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 10h 55m.
What companies run services between Harwich, England and Chester, England?
You can take a train from Harwich Town to Chester via Manningtree, London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mayflower Avenue to Chester Bus Interchange via Stanwell Street, Osborne Street, Post Office, Railway Station, Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 55m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Flights from London City Airport to Liverpool via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £380–600
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Manningtree to London Liverpool Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Railway Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Railway Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Harwich to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
Harwich to Chester train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harwich to Chester is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Harwich to Chester.
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