The average train between Chester Station and Edinburgh takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester Station to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Chester Station and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester Station is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:22 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chester Station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Chester Station station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Chester Station to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.
Chester Station to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Chester Station to Edinburgh train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Chester Station and Edinburgh is 307.1 km. The road distance is 378 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 55m.