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 £50 - £110 and takes 11h 31m.

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 9m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Aviemore?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Aviemore station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Aviemore station via Philips Park Cemetery, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.

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 3m.

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 3m and costs £120 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m 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 National Express, 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 3m and costs £120 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 11h 31m.

Where does the Chester to Aviemore bus arrive?

Chester to Aviemore bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coop Live 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 9m to drive from Chester to Aviemore.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester to 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 Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain
8h 3m
£125–257
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 Stn to Aviemore stationbus
11h 31m
£50–101
Drive 353.3 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Aviemorecar 353.3 mi
6h 9m
£88–127
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 to Aviemoretrain
6h 36m
£105–259
Train
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain London Euston - Preston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Aviemoretrain London Euston - Inverness
8h 52m
£81–138
Train #2
1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Darlingtontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
2. Take the train from Darlington to Aviemoretrain London Kings Cross - Inverness / ...
9h 18m
£144–237
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 Invernesstrain
4. Take the train from Inverness to Aviemoretrain
9h 13m
£141–312
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 Perthtrain
5. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain
8h 36m
£97–261
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
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 bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
5. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain
8h 39m
£75–212

Chester to Aviemore by train and foot

79Weekly Services

8h 3mAverage Duration

£125Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Aviemore.

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Distance: 379.9 mi
Duration: 8h 3m

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 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Aviemore station via Coop Live, Philips Park Cemetery, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 11h 31m.

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