Leicester to Chester bus

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leicester to Chester

Showing times and prices for 15 May

Cheapest price

£29

Average price

£29

Fastest journey

5 h 25 m

Average duration

5 h 25 m

Buses per day

1

Distance

133 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leicester to Chester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Leicester to Chester will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £29.

Fast coaches

Of the 1 buses that leave Leicester for Chester every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 133 km distance in an average of 5 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 25 m .

The slowest buses will take 5 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

National Express
23:455h25
Leicester
05:10Chester
£291One-way
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Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Leicester to Chester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

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£26

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Cheapest

£56

Average Price

5h 55m

average duration

5h 25m

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3h 9m

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2h 39m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Leicester to Chester

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Buses from Leicester to Chester run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
133 km
Average bus duration
5h 25m
Cheapest ticket price
£25
Buses per day
2
Bus providers
1
Fastest bus
5h 25m
First bus
17:10
Last bus
23:45
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Coach companies: National Express Leicester to Chester

For as little as £26 you can travel by coach to Chester from Leicester with National Express. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach from Leicester to Chester, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Coach information from Leicester to Chester with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 5 h 15 min
  • Cheapest Price: £26
  • National Express frequency: 1 a day

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