What is the cheapest way to get from Chester Station to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Chester Station to Edinburgh is to train via Manchester which costs £29 - £95 and takes 5h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester Station to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Chester Station to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Chester Station and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester Station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Chester Station and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Chester Station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Chester Station to Edinburgh?

The distance between Chester Station and Edinburgh is 236 miles. The road distance is 231.6 miles.

How do I travel from Chester Station to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Chester Station to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £21 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Chester Station to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Chester Station to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester Station to Edinburgh bus from?

Chester Station to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester Station to Edinburgh train from?

Chester Station to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.

Train, bus or fly from Chester Station to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Chester Station to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £21 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 15m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £220 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Chester Station to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Chester Station to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

What is the time difference between Chester Station and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Chester Station. It is currently 3:27 PM in Chester Station and 2:27 PM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Chester Station to Edinburgh train arrive?

Chester Station to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Chester Station to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester Station to Edinburgh is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Chester Station to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester Station to Edinburgh?

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Chester Station to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Chester Station to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 23m
£21–131
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
9h 15m
Drive 230.2 mi
1. Drive from Chester Station to Edinburghcar 230.2 mi
4h 13m
£57–82
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 5m
£68–211
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain Llandudno - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 19m
£29–94
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 36m
£72–188
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 42m
£60–148
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 29m
£64–208

Chester Station to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 234.8 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Chester Station, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £18–120 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chester Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Chester Bus Interchange, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 15m.

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