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 £40 - £75 and takes 8h 22m.

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 32m and costs £80 - £200.

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 Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

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 Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Chester to Aberdeen?

The distance between Chester and Aberdeen is 390 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 via Glasgow which takes 7h 31m and costs £45 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m 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 National Express, 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, bus or fly from Chester to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Chester to Aberdeen is to train via Glasgow which takes 7h 31m and costs £45 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 22m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £210 and takes 6h 7m.

Where does the Chester to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Chester to Aberdeen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Chester to Aberdeen train arrive?

Chester to Aberdeen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Chester to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Aberdeen is 352 miles. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Chester to Aberdeen.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

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Chester to Aberdeen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Aberdeen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to AberdeenGlasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
7h 31m
£45–223
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationUk091
8h 22m
£40–75
Drive 349.5 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Aberdeen349.5 mi
6h 5m
£87–126
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
4h 32m
£82–198
Train
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
7h 36m
£45–216
Steam train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Carlisle
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport InterchangeX95
3. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus StationX62 / ...
4. Take the bus from George Street to AdelphiE1
14h 28m
Fly Liverpool to Aberdeen Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LPL - ABZ
6h 7m
£92–201
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
5h 9m
£106–256
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Aberdeen
6h 29m
£120–291

Chester to Aberdeen by train and foot

109Weekly Services

7h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 387.7 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Aberdeen via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Union Square Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 22m.

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