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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Arbroath is to bus which costs £45 - £100 and takes 11h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Arbroath is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Arbroath?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Arbroath station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Philips Park Cemetery, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Arbroath?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Arbroath via Warrington Bank Quay and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Chester to Arbroath?

The distance between Chester and Arbroath is 311 miles. The road distance is 303.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Arbroath without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs £95 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Chester to Arbroath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Arbroath bus from?

Chester to Arbroath bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Arbroath train from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Arbroath?

The best way to get from Chester to Arbroath is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs £95 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £100 and takes 11h 21m.

Where does the Chester to Arbroath bus arrive?

Chester to Arbroath bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coop Live station.

Where does the Chester to Arbroath train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Arbroath?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Arbroath is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Chester to Arbroath.

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

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Chester to Arbroath - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Chester to Arbroath by train, bus, car, or 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 Arbroathtrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
6h 41m
£96–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coop Livebus Mc1
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus
11h 21m
£48–96
Drive 301.3 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Arbroathcar 301.3 mi
5h 24m
£75–108
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain
7h 10m
£87–217
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroathtrain
7h 35m
£104–228
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain
5h 56m
£94–245
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
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain
6h 48m
£82–206
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
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain
6h 40m
£113–273
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 Arbroathtrain
7h 1m
£93–226
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
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain
8h 5m
£145–341

Chester to Arbroath by train

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6h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 309.6 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Arbroath via Warrington Bank Quay and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Bus Station via Coop Live, Philips Park Cemetery, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and High Street in around 11h 21m.

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