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How to get fromHerne Bay to Chesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Herne Bay to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Herne Bay to London St Pancras Intltrain train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain train London Euston - Chester / ...
    4h 36m
    £92–151

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 022 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus Uk021 / ...
    9h 48m
    £34–55

  3. Drive  258 mi

    1. Drive from Herne Bay to Chestercar car 258 mi
    4h 26m
    £65–93

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

    1. Take the train from Herne Bay to London St Pancras Intltrain 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 22m
    £114–313

  5. Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)

    1. Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to Lutontrain train
    2. Take the train from Bletchley to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Chestertrain train
    10h 14m
    £100–163

  6. Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Herne Bay to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LCY - LPL
    7h 24m
    £469–669

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

    1. Take the train from Herne Bay to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LCY - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    8h
    £248–391

  8. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Herne Bay to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LGW - LPL
    7h 52m
    £112–237

  9. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Herne Bay to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane STN - LPL
    7h 48m
    £94–215

Herne Bay to Chester by train and foot

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Herne Bay, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Herne Bay to Chester via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fire Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 9h 48m.

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