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 £60 - £100 and takes 8h 25m.

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 13m and costs £95 - £240.

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 25m.

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 19m.

How far is it from Chester to Aberdeen?

The distance between Chester and Aberdeen is 324 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 Edinburgh which takes 7h 19m and costs £110 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m 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 or bus from Chester to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Chester to Aberdeen is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 19m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £100 and takes 8h 25m.

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 Haymarket 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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Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

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Train to Manchester Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
4h 13m
£96–234
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 830
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091
8h 25m
£61–98
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
7h 19m
£116–216
Drive 349.5 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Aberdeencar 349.5 mi
6h 9m
£87–126
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly
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
4h 57m
£100–270
Train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Aberdeentrain London Euston - Inverness
9h 13m
£91–142
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 to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
9h 39m
£91–154

Chester to Aberdeen by train

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Distance: 322.3 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Union Square Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 25m.

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