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 £30 - £75 and takes 11h 8m.

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 27m and costs £80 - £210.

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 Liverpool, Liverpool One, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.

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 Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

How far is it from Chester to Aberdeen?

The distance between Chester and Aberdeen is 362 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 11m and costs £50 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m 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 FlixBus, 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 which takes 7h 11m and costs £50 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 11h 8m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £350 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Chester to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Chester to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Chester to Aberdeen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Aberdeen is 352 miles. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Chester to Aberdeen.

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

Book your Chester to Aberdeen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Chester to Aberdeen bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 663+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Aberdeen 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 Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
7h 11m
£52–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus
11h 8m
£31–75
Drive 349.5 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Aberdeencar 349.5 mi
6h 8m
£86–124
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 27m
£82–208
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Adelphibus E1
8h 57m
Fly Liverpool to Aberdeen Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LPL - ABZ
6h 10m
£93–341
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 8m
£97–254
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 Station to Aberdeentrain
6h 31m
£115–291

Chester to Aberdeen by train

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7h 11mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Chester to Aberdeen.

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Distance: 360.4 mi
Duration: 7h 11m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Aberdeen via Warrington Bank Quay and Haymarket in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Union Square Bus Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 8m.

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