The average train between Chester and Edinburgh takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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 and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester 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 to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Chester to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.
Chester to Edinburgh train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Chester to Edinburgh train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Chester and Edinburgh is 307.7 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.