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 and bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 7h 24m.

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 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 £80 - £150.

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 train from?

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

Train 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 £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £180 and takes 5h 4m.

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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Where can I stay near 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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 23m
£82–143
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
7h 24m
£45–77
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 4m
£64–177
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
5h 18m
£90–168
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 35m
£69–193
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 49m
£65–166
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 41m
£68–201

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 £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) twice daily.

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