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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Dunblane is to train and bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Dunblane is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Dunblane?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Dunblane. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Dunblane via Warrington Bank Quay and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Chester to Dunblane?

The distance between Chester and Dunblane is 271 miles. The road distance is 255.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Dunblane without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Chester to Dunblane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Dunblane train from?

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

Where does the Chester to Dunblane train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Dunblane?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Dunblane is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Chester to Dunblane.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunblane?

There are 706+ hotels available in Dunblane.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Dunblane 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 Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Dunblanetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
5h 19m
£98–173
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dunblane Police Stationbus
7h 14m
£43–73
Drive 254 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Dunblanecar 254 mi
4h 15m
£62–90
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Dunblanetrain
6h
£80–206
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Dunblanetrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
5h 32m
£99–178
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Hood streetbus 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Dunblanetrain
8h 28m
£75–149
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 to Dunblanetrain
6h 23m
£72–209
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
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Dunblanetrain
5h 45m
£81–195
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 Dunblanetrain
5h 58m
£74–188

Chester to Dunblane by train

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5h 32mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Chester to Dunblane.

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Distance: 269.8 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Dunblane via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 19m.

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