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

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There are 7 ways to get from Paddington to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain train London Euston - Chester / ...
    3h 21m
    £62–112

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Ukn21 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus Ukn21 / ...
    6h 17m
    £19–33

  3. Drive 186.6 mi

    1. Drive from Paddington to Chestercar car 186.6 mi
    3h 23m
    £46–66

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    4h 13m
    £80–307

  5. Train via Birmingham Airport (BHX)

    1. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Chestertrain train
    5h 52m
    £93–167

  6. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LHR - LPL
    6h 1m
    £119–499

  7. Fly London City Airport to Liverpool

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LCY - LPL
    6h 18m
    £277–590

Paddington to Chester by bus and train

Calendar85Weekly Services
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Chester every 2 hours. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paddington Station to Chester Bus Interchange via London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 6h 17m.

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