What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to Aberdeen?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 12h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Aberdeen?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Aberdeen is to train and fly which takes 4h 44m and costs £90 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Aberdeen via Warrington Bank Quay and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Chester to Aberdeen?

The distance between Chester and Aberdeen is 365 miles. The road distance is 351.6 miles.

How do I travel from Chester to Aberdeen without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs £110 - £250.

How long does it take to get from Chester to Aberdeen?

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Chester to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Aberdeen bus from?

Chester to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Aberdeen train from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Chester to Aberdeen is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs £110 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 12h 11m.

Where does the Chester to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Chester to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G station.

Where does the Chester to Aberdeen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Aberdeen is 352 miles. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Chester to Aberdeen.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester to Aberdeen?

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Chester to Aberdeen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
7h 30m
£117–242
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus X30
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus
12h 11m
£47–75
Drive 349.5 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Aberdeencar 349.5 mi
6h 9m
£85–123
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
4h 44m
£94–241
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Queen Squarebus 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Aberdeentrain
10h 9m
£105–188
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
5h 29m
£101–273
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Aberdeentrain
7h 5m
£142–326

Chester to Aberdeen by train

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Distance: 362.7 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a train from Chester to Aberdeen via Warrington Bank Quay and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Union Square Bus Station via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 11m.

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