Bus from South Hampstead to Chester

2 direct routes · about 295 min · first bus 08:30, last bus 13:40 (weekdays); night service UKN21 runs at 00:05.

Next buses to Chester as of 15:24

Scheduled times at the boarding stop in South Hampstead, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
UK021 FlixBus ~295 min 2 Sat 2 · Sun 2 08:30 13:40 Finchley Road / O2 Centre (Stop FL) Chester Bus Interchange (Stand M) Birmingham
UKN21 FlixBus ~320 min 1 Sat 1 · Sun 1 00:05 00:05 Finchley Road / O2 Centre (Stop FL) Chester Bus Interchange (Stand M) Northampton, Coventry & Birmingham

Times are for the first boarding point in South Hampstead on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.

This journey is by long-distance coach — the £3 England bus fare cap doesn't apply and local bus passes aren't valid. Fares are set by the operator and rise closer to departure, so book ahead.

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from South Hampstead to Chester?

2 routes run directly from South Hampstead to Chester: the UK021 (FlixBus), the UKN21 (FlixBus). The most frequent is the UK021, twice each weekday — board at Finchley Road / O2 Centre (Stop FL) and get off at Chester Bus Interchange (Stand M), about 295 minutes.

How long does the bus take from South Hampstead to Chester?

Around 295 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 South Hampstead to Chester?

On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 08:30 and the last around 13:40 — and night service UKN21 runs at 00:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.

How much is the bus from South Hampstead 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.

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