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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Crail is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Crail is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Crail?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Crail. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Bowling Green Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Crichton Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Chester to Crail?

The distance between Chester and Crail is 299 miles. The road distance is 284.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Crail without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £40 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Chester to Crail, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Crail bus from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Crail?

The best way to get from Chester to Crail is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £40 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Chester to Crail bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Crail?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Crail is 284 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Chester to Crail.

Where can I stay near Crail?

There are 782+ hotels available in Crail.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Chester to Crail 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
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to HaymarketLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to LeucharsEdinburgh - Dundee / ...
6h 39m
£41–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to OvergateUk091
8h 21m
£43–68
Drive 282.7 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Crail282.7 mi
5h 1m
£71–102
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Leuchars
7h 32m
£92–226
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Chester to LeedsChester - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to LeucharsExeter St Davids - Aberdeen / ...
8h 14m
£60–173
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Hood street1 / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastle
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Cupar
10h 20m
£112–362
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 Leuchars
7h 25m
£104–300
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 Edinburgh Gateway to Leuchars
7h 6m
£82–191
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 Leuchars
7h 58m
£128–348
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 Dundee
7h 59m
£72–220

Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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3h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 297.7 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Bowling Green Place via Warrington Bank Quay, Haymarket, Leuchars, Railway Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Bowling Green Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, Crichton Street, and Bus Station in around 8h 21m.

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