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Cheap coach tickets and timesLondon to Chester

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Cheap coach tickets from London to Chester start from £33 with an average ticket price of £39.

£33

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£39

Average Price

5 h 40 m

Fastest Journey

6 h 8 m

Average

Buses per day

265 km

Distance

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Overview: Coach from London to Chester

Distance	164 miles
Average coach duration	6 h 10 min
Average coach ticket price	£36 (€41)
Direct coach	Yes
Coach companies	National Express or FlixBus

Coaches from London to Chester cover the 164 miles long route taking on average 6 h 10 min with our travel partners like National Express or FlixBus. There are direct coach services available. You can get the cheapest coach tickets for this route for as low as £23, but the average price of coach tickets is £36. Travellers depart most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange).

Coach companies: National Express, FlixBus and Megabus London to Chester

Travel between London and Chester from £26 with Omio’s coach partners National Express, FlixBus and Megabus! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the London - Chester coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

London to Chester coach information with National Express:

Average Duration: 5 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: £26

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

London to Chester coach information with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 5 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: £31
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

Coaches from London to Chester

For those wishing to escape the busy British capital for the more peaceful Roman city of Chester, coach travel is a great choice. Passengers can expect to choose from three departures from Tuesday to Sunday, two of which are direct, with one extra overnight option on a Monday. The 200-mile route can be completed in as little as five hours 20 minutes with a direct National Express coach.

Which coach companies travel from London to Chester?

Whether travelling direct or indirect, coach services are offered solely by National Express. Whilst travelling, passengers can enjoy comfortable seating, WiFi and charging sockets for their smartphones or laptops. As the leading provider of coach travel, National Express has a large fleet of coaches serving the nation, with numerous routes to popular destinations.

How long is the coach from London to Chester?

The journey time from London to Chester varies. The shortest route departs London Victoria in the late afternoon, taking just five hours 20 minutes to arrive. Indirect services may include a lengthy wait at connecting stations, so passengers should check their itinerary in advance.

How many coaches are there from London to Chester?

Whenever travellers decide to depart, they can expect two direct daily departures with one indirect option that requires one transfer at Manchester airport. On a Monday, an extra indirect service is available with a change at Liverpool One. Direct options only depart in the afternoon or evening, so those wishing to leave London in the morning should opt for the indirect service.

What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from London to Chester?

Departure coach station: Passengers heading to Chester from London will begin their journey at London Victoria, the largest coach station in London located in the heart of Westminster. The station is accessible by many bus routes and several London Underground trains, including the District and Circle and the Victoria lines. Just around the corner from the train station, passengers can utilise Southern and Southeastern Trains and the Gatwick Express train to arrive at Victoria.

Arrival coach station: All services terminate at Chester, Gorse Stacks Interchange. The centrally located station is just a 10-minute walk from the station. The interchange is heavily serviced by local and national routes, making onward travel simple. The recently refurbished station offers free WiFi, live departure screens, toilets, coffee shops and retail options.

FAQs: London to Chester coach

FAQs: Take the bus from London to Chester with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Chester.

Cheap coach tickets from London to Chester can start from as little as £23 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London to Chester is £36; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the London to Chester coach travel time is 6 h 10 min for the 164 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from London to Chester leaves at 15: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from London to Chester leaves at 22: 00.

Take the London to Chester coach with National Express or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the journey from London to Chester as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange), located 0.3 miles (484 m) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from London to Chester by coach is November.

You have options as you can travel to Chester from London 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.