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How to get fromLeicester to Chesterby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Chester by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to Nuneatontrain train Leicester - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain train London Euston - Crewe / ...
    2h 36m
    £29–84

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus X6
    2. Take the bus from Coventry to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus Ukn21
    5h
    £16–32

  3. Drive 94.5 mi

    1. Drive from Leicester to Chestercar car 94.5 mi
    2h 5m
    £24–34

  4. Train via Derby

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain train London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
    2. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
    3h 18m
    £47–77

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Railway Stationbus bus Sky
    2. Take the train from Derby to Kidsgrovetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Barsbus bus 84
    6h 12m
    £27–44

Leicester to Chester by train

Calendar153Weekly Trains
Duration2h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 99.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Chester via Nuneaton and Crewe in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Pool Meadow Bus Station and Coventry in around 5h.

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