What is the cheapest way to get from Stratford to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Stratford to Chester is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 7h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stratford to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Stratford to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Stratford and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Stratford to Chester. However, there are services departing from Abbey Lane and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Liverpool Street Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Stratford and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Stratford station to Chester. However, there are services departing from West Ham station and arriving at Chester via London Euston, Bletchley and Birmingham International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Stratford to Chester?

The distance between Stratford and Chester is 186 miles. The road distance is 193.4 miles.

How do I travel from Stratford to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Stratford to Chester without a car is to line 205 bus and train which takes 4h 3m and costs £60 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Stratford to Chester?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Stratford to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stratford to Chester bus from?

Stratford to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Stratford to Chester train from?

Stratford to Chester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from London Euston station.

Train, bus or fly from Stratford to Chester?

The best way to get from Stratford to Chester is to bus which takes 7h 10m and costs £22 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 6h 53m, you could also fly, which costs £270 - £600 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Stratford to Chester bus arrive?

Stratford to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Stratford to Chester train arrive?

Stratford to Chester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Bletchley station.

Can I drive from Stratford to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Stratford to Chester is 193 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Stratford to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from Stratford to Chester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Stratford to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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Stratford to Chester - 9 ways to travel via train, line 205 bus, bus, and car

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

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Line 205 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bow Church to Euston Stationbus 205 / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 3m
£62–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus Uk021 / ...
7h 10m
£23–39
Drive 192.3 mi
1. Drive from Stratford to Chestercar 192.3 mi
3h 40m
£47–68
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
4h 41m
£92–307
Train
1. Take the train from London Euston to Bletchleytrain
2. Take the train from Bletchley to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Chestertrain
6h 53m
£74–168
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
5h 57m
£271–571
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
6h 30m
£126–500
Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
6h 16m
£66–189
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 42m
£126–292

Stratford to Chester by bus and train

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4h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 184.5 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, you can take a subway from West Ham station to Chester via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Euston, Bletchley, and Birmingham International in around 6h 53m.

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