Luggage
You can bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard our coaches. However, be sure to check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before your pack.
View our luggage policyWe accept:
London Heathrow Airport to Chester
From £15.70 one-way*
Generous luggage allowance
Bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard
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Sign up nowCoach from London Heathrow Airport to Chester
National Express coaches travel from Heathrow Airport to Chester up to 2 times daily, with one-way fares starting from £15.70*, offering comfortable and reliable transport with the UK's leading coach operator for convenient airport transfers.
With regular, reliable services, low fares, and comfortable travel, you can travel in style for less.
| Heathrow to Chester journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 5 hrs 25 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £15.70 * |
| Distance (approx) | 303km |
| No. of stops | 3 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 17:10pm/23:45am |
Our Heathrow to Chester services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 551 service travels once a day and calls at the following stops:
- Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
- Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal
- Birmingham Coach Station
- Stoke-on-Trent Hanley Bus Stn
- Nantwich Bus Station
- Chester Bus Interchange
Our 423 service travels once a day and calls at the following stops:
- Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
- Oxford Bus Station
- Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal
- Birmingham Coach Station
- Chester Bus Interchange
Travelling to Terminal 4 or 5?
For more frequent coach services, search for Heathrow Airport London (Terminals 2, 3) in the blue Journey Planner above. You can then take the free Heathrow Express train in between terminals.
Departing from Heathrow Airport
Our coaches depart from Heathrow Airport to Chester up to 2 times per day. You'll find excellent facilities nearby including a wide assortment of cafes, shops and restaurants, as well as rest areas, toilets, cash machines and ticket machines to ensure you're ready for your journey through the beautiful countryside on your way to historic Chester.
Information about terminal connections
Heathrow Airport features multiple terminals with dedicated National Express pickup points, so you can easily catch our coaches no matter which terminal you fly into.
Arrival and Departure information:
Terminal 2 & 3: Coaches arrive and depart from the Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Terminal 4: Coaches arrive and depart outside of Heathrow Terminal 4.
Terminal 5: Coaches arrive and depart outside of Heathrow Terminal 5.
Arriving at Chester
You'll arrive at Chester Bus Interchange, right in the heart of the city. You'll find plenty of restaurants, shops and cafes right nearby, making it easy to continue your onward journey or begin exploring this historic city immediately upon arrival. That's hassle-free travel sorted!
Perfect for:
✅ Travellers seeking direct airport transfers without the hassle of multiple changes
✅ Visitors exploring Chester's historic attractions with comfortable intercity travel
✅ Budget-conscious passengers wanting reliable transport with guaranteed seating
With National Express coaches from Heathrow to Chester, you can enjoy comfortable travel with guaranteed seating and plenty of room for your luggage. Let us do the driving while you relax!
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Heathrow Central Bus Station at 17.10pm, arriving at Chester Bus Interchange at 22.35pm.
The last coach leaves from Heathrow Central Bus Station at 23.45pm, arriving at Chester Bus Interchange at 5.10am.
A one-way journey from Heathrow to Chester is available from £15.70*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Heathrow to Chester take 5 hrs 25 mins.
We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
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T&C: *Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 26.11.2025 for travel between 26.11.2025 - 23.03.2026.
