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 £40 - £65 and takes 7h 54m.

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 20m and costs £75 - £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 Buchanan Bus Station and High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

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 Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Chester to Arbroath?

The distance between Chester and Arbroath is 336 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 via Glasgow which takes 6h 37m and costs £55 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m 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 via Glasgow which takes 6h 37m and costs £55 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 7h 54m.

Where does the Chester to Arbroath bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chester to Arbroath train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Arbroath?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Arbroath is 303 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Chester to Arbroath.

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

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Chester to Arbroath - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Chester to Arbroath 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 ArbroathGlasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
6h 37m
£56–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to OvergateUk091
7h 54m
£41–64
Drive 301.3 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Arbroath301.3 mi
5h 20m
£75–109
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroath
5h 38m
£95–277
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 Arbroath
6h 41m
£52–220
Train #2
1. Take the train from Chester to LeedsChester - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to ArbroathLeeds - Aberdeen
8h 8m
£142–248
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroath
7h 2m
£97–276
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroath
6h 39m
£87–241
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
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroath
6h 16m
£114–326
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow 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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arbroath
7h 8m
£91–190
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
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroath
7h 33m
£128–370

Chester to Arbroath by train and foot

115Weekly Services

6h 37mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 334.5 mi
Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Arbroath via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and High Street in around 7h 54m.

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