What is the distance between Chester and London?

The distance between the two cities is 165 miles (266 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chester to London?

If you're headed to London from Chester, chances are that your bus will depart from Chester Bus Exchang and arrive at Victoria Coach Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in London?

Once in London, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are SEA LIFE London Aquarium, Kew Gardens, Legoland Windsor, The National Gallery and Tower of London.

Bus Chester to London from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chester to London on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	5h 35m	5:05pm	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:15pm	Chester Bus Exchang	4h 45m	9:00pm	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	6h 20m	6:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	8h 15m	8:45am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	6h 20m	6:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Chester to London on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	6h 50m	2:20pm	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:15pm	Chester Bus Exchang	4h 45m	9:00pm	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	6h 20m	6:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	8h 15m	8:45am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	6h 20m	6:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Chester to London on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	5h 35m	5:05pm	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:15pm	Chester Bus Exchang	4h 45m	9:00pm	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	6h 20m	6:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	8h 15m	8:45am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	6h 20m	6:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Chester to London on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	5h 35m	6:05am	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:15pm	Chester Bus Exchang	4h 45m	9:00pm	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	6h 20m	6:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	8h 15m	8:45am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	6h 20m	6:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Chester to London on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	5h 35m	5:05pm	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:15pm	Chester Bus Exchang	4h 45m	9:00pm	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	6h 20m	6:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	8h 15m	8:45am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	6h 20m	6:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Chester to London on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40am	Chester Bus Exchang	6h 40m	2:20pm	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:15pm	Chester Bus Exchang	4h 45m	9:00pm	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	6h 20m	6:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	8h 15m	8:45am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	6h 20m	6:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Chester to London on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	6h 20m	6:50am	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:15pm	Chester Bus Exchang	4h 45m	9:00pm	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	6h 20m	6:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	8h 15m	8:45am	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	6h 20m	6:50am	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Chester to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach London. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, 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$14 - $79	Average Duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$39 - $385	Average Duration2h 3m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $45	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chester and London?

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

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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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,432 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

National Express

4/529,731 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

According to multiple reviews, customers highly recommend National Express for its very good service. They thoroughly enjoyed the journey and felt safe with careful drivers who provided a smooth experience on the roads.

National Express Chester London recent customer reviews

Thoroughly enjoyed the journey. Felt safe as the driver was careful on the roads...no slamming on brakes therefore smooth journey

Hilary P.

September 25, 2022

My bus got to chester station 20 minutes late, I was then moved from a national express coach to a terrible coach that was so uncomfortable I’ve had a bad back all weekend also there was no trays, no leg room and the air conditioning just about worked, never using again after this

Deecan P.

August 27, 2018

Very good Service highly recommend National Express to Friends 😁👍

Lee L.

September 20, 2022

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Chester to London by bus

What is the distance between Chester and London?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Chester to London?
What are the best sights and things to do in London?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$25

11/23

$51

Today

$31

11/25

$22

11/26

$21

11/27

$21

11/28

$25

11/29

$22

The cheapest trip from Chester to London was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $21

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

You can expect to pay from $21 to $58 for a bus ticket from Chester to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-11-27.

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 Chester to London?

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$25	Daily Departures13
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2h 3m	Avg Price$118	Daily Departures6
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time3h 20m	Avg Price$34	Daily Departures1