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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Aviemore is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 11h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Aviemore is to drive which takes 6h 6m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Aviemore?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Aviemore. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Cairngorm Hotel via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Aviemore?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Aviemore. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Aviemore via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Queen Street and Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Chester to Aviemore?

The distance between Chester and Aviemore is 382 miles. The road distance is 355.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Aviemore without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 8h 6m and costs £40 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Chester to Aviemore, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Aviemore bus from?

Chester to Aviemore bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Aviemore train from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Aviemore?

The best way to get from Chester to Aviemore is to train via Glasgow which takes 8h 6m and costs £40 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 11h 55m.

Where does the Chester to Aviemore bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chester to Aviemore train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Aviemore?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Aviemore is 355 miles. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Chester to Aviemore.

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

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Where can I stay near Aviemore?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Aviemore 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 via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
3. Take the train from Perth to Aviemore
8h 6m
£41–202
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool One
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Cairngorm HotelE8
11h 55m
£37–78
Drive 353.3 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Aviemore353.3 mi
6h 6m
£87–125
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 to Aviemore
6h 17m
£106–323
Train
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to PrestonLondon Euston - Preston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to AviemoreLondon Euston - Inverness
8h 51m
£79–112
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station to Aviemore Cairngorm Hotel
9h 42m
£45–113
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 Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemore
8h 59m
£99–271
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
4. Take the train from Perth to Aviemore
8h 35m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
4. Take the train from Perth to Aviemore
9h 1m
£55–240

Chester to Aviemore by train and foot

83Weekly Services

8h 6mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Aviemore.

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Distance: 379.8 mi
Duration: 8h 6m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Aviemore via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Perth in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Cairngorm Hotel via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 55m.

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