What's the distance between London and Chester by coach?

The journey from London to Chester by coach covers an approximate distance of 165 miles (266 km).

How can I get from London to Chester without driving?

The best way to go from London to Chester without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus London to Chester from £10 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from London to Chester on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 35m	23:05	Chester Bus Exchang	Cheapest
Bus	08:30	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	4h 30m	13:00	Chester Bus Exchang	Fastest
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 35m	23:05	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	21:00	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	8h 20m	05:20	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 35m	23:05	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags

Next departures from London to Chester on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:00	Victoria Coach Station	5h	13:00	Chester Bus Exchang	Cheapest
Bus	08:30	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	4h 30m	13:00	Chester Bus Exchang	Fastest
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 35m	23:05	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	21:00	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	8h 20m	05:20	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 35m	23:05	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags

Next departures from London to Chester on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:05	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	5h 15m	05:20	Chester Bus Exchang	Cheapest
Bus	08:30	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	4h 30m	13:00	Chester Bus Exchang	Fastest
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 35m	23:05	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	21:00	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	8h 20m	05:20	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 35m	23:05	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags

Next departures from London to Chester on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:05	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	5h 15m	05:20	Chester Bus Exchang	Cheapest
Bus	08:30	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	4h 30m	13:00	Chester Bus Exchang	Fastest
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 20m	22:50	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	21:00	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	8h 20m	05:20	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 20m	22:50	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags

Next departures from London to Chester on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:30	Victoria Coach Station	5h 50m	05:20	Chester Bus Exchang	Cheapest
Bus	08:30	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	4h 30m	13:00	Chester Bus Exchang	Fastest
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 20m	22:50	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	21:00	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	8h 20m	05:20	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 20m	22:50	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags

Next departures from London to Chester on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 10m	05:10	Chester Bus Exchang	Cheapest
Bus	08:30	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	4h 30m	13:00	Chester Bus Exchang	Fastest
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 35m	23:05	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	21:00	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	8h 20m	05:20	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 35m	23:05	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags

Next departures from London to Chester on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 10m	05:10	Chester Bus Exchang	Cheapest
Bus	08:30	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	4h 30m	13:00	Chester Bus Exchang	Fastest
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 35m	23:05	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	21:00	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	8h 20m	05:20	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 35m	23:05	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags

Next departures from London to Chester on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 35m	23:05	Chester Bus Exchang	Cheapest
Bus	08:30	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	4h 30m	13:00	Chester Bus Exchang	Fastest
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 35m	23:05	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	21:00	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	8h 20m	05:20	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	16:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 35m	23:05	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Chester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Chester. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 20mAverage duration

165 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£11 - £59	Average duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£40 - £304	Average duration2h 5m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£18 - £33	Average duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in London and Chester?

Stops in London

A
Victoria Coach Station
164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 9TP, UK
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B
Finchley Road
235 Finchley Rd, London NW3, UK
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C
Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.
Hammersmith, Stop SC, London W6 9PJ, UK
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D
Earl's Court
76-77 A4, Kensington, London SW5, UK
E
London Elephant & Castle
26 New Kent Rd, London SE1 6TJ, UK
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F
Old Kent Rd
The Old Fire Station, Old Kent Rd, London SE1 5UE, UK
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Stops in Chester

A
Chester Bus Exchang
St Oswalds Way, Chester CH1 3HY, UK
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B
Delamere St Bus Station - Chester
21 Delamere St, Chester CH1 4DS, UK
C
Chester Zoo - Bus Terminal
Chester Zoo, Chester CH2 1LE, UK

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,446 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

National Express

4/529,733 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Customers have mixed opinions about the coach service. Some mention that the coach feels aged and a bit rattly, with limited legroom. However, others recommend it without hesitation for its success.

National Express London Chester recent customer reviews

It was a very poor experience as we were delayed over an hour; the train was so full that lots of people had to stand nearly the entire journey from Chester to Euston! It was my first long duration trip in a while, and it might be my last.

Marcia P.

1 November 2025

Coach felt a little aged - bit rattly and I would have welcomed a bit more legroom

David B.

15 September 2022

I’m happy for my journey

Joelito O.

15 August 2023

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from London to Chester

What's the distance between London and Chester by coach?
The journey from London to Chester by coach covers an approximate distance of 165 miles (266 km).
How can I get from London to Chester without driving?
The best way to go from London to Chester without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

24/11

£17

25/11

£18

Today

£17

27/11

£15

28/11

£16

29/11

£17

30/11

£17

01/12

£13

The cheapest trip from London to Chester was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £13

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from London to Chester as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £13 to £45 for a bus ticket from London to Chester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £13, which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from London to Chester?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time5h 50m	Avg price£19	Daily departures10
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time2h 5m	Avg price£93	Daily departures7
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time3h 20m	Avg price£25	Daily departures1