Bus from London to Chester
3 direct routes · about 335 min · first bus 08:00, last bus 13:00 (weekdays); night services UKN21 and 830 run 23:00–23:30.
Next buses to Chester as of 09:23
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in London, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK021 | FlixBus | ~335 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 08:00 | 13:00 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Chester Bus Interchange (Stand M) | Birmingham |
| UKN21 | FlixBus | ~355 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 23:30 | 23:30 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Chester Bus Interchange (Stand M) | Northampton, Coventry & Birmingham |
| 830 | National Express | ~370 min | 1 | Fridays only | 23:00 | 23:00 | Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) | Chester Bus Interchange (Stand N) | Oxford & Birmingham |
Times are for the first boarding point in London on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 830 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from London to Chester?
3 routes run directly from London to Chester: the UK021 (FlixBus), the UKN21 (FlixBus), the 830 (National Express). The most frequent is the UK021, twice each weekday — board at Victoria Coach Station (north-east bound) and get off at Chester Bus Interchange (Stand M), about 335 minutes.
How long does the bus take from London to Chester?
Around 335 minutes on the UK021, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Birmingham on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from London to Chester?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:00 and the last around 13:00 — and night services UKN21 and 830 run 23:00–23:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from London to Chester?
This is a long-distance coach service, so the England £3 bus fare cap does not apply — nor do local bus tickets or passes. Coach operators set their own fares and price by demand, so booking further ahead is usually much cheaper than buying on the day.