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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Bathgate is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Bathgate is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Bathgate?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Bathgate. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Bathgate via Warrington Bank Quay and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Chester to Bathgate?

The distance between Chester and Bathgate is 252 miles. The road distance is 230.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Bathgate without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Chester to Bathgate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Bathgate train from?

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

Train or fly from Chester to Bathgate?

The best way to get from Chester to Bathgate is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Chester to Bathgate train arrive?

Chester to Bathgate train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Chester to Bathgate?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Bathgate is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Chester to Bathgate.

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

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Where can I stay near Bathgate?

There are 418+ hotels available in Bathgate.

Chester to Bathgate - 8 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Bathgate by train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 53m
£89–157
Drive 229.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chester to Bathgatecar 229.2 mi
4h 1m
£57–83
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 13m
£72–168
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain Llandudno - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 30m
£92–170
Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Bathgatetrain
6h 11m
£65–202
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 2m
£80–174
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
4h 55m
£69–157
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 Low Level to Bathgatetrain
5h 38m
£66–166

Chester to Bathgate by train

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4h 53mAverage Duration

£89Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Bathgate.

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Distance: 250.8 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Warrington Bank Quay to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 3 times a day.

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