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How to get fromHarwich to Chesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Harwich to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manningtree to London Liverpool Streettrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain train London Euston - Chester / ...
    4h 52m
    £95–150

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus bus 717
    2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 777
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 830
    11h 28m
    £45–78

  3. Drive  231.6 mi

    1. Drive from Harwich to Chestercar car 231.6 mi
    4h 28m
    £58–83

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    6h 40m
    £119–355

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Mistley to Cambridgetrain train
    2. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain train
    4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain train
    9h 28m
    £119–202

  6. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Manningtree to Chelmsfordtrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane STN - LPL
    7h 54m
    £74–188

  7. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manningtree to Chelmsfordtrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane STN - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    8h 26m
    £82–200

  8. Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)train train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LCY - LPL
    7h 14m
    £401–671

Harwich to Chester by train, foot, and subway

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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 52m. 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 11h 28m.

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