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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £23 - £80 and takes 9h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Chester to Edinburgh?

The distance between Chester and Edinburgh is 236 miles. The road distance is 232.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £23 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Chester to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chester to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Chester to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £23 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £80 and takes 9h 37m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £230 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Chester to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chester to Edinburgh train arrive?

Chester to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Chester to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Edinburgh is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Chester to Edinburgh.

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

Book your Chester to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chester to Edinburgh?

Book your Chester to Edinburgh bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 23m
£23–131
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
9h 37m
£24–78
Drive 231 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Edinburghcar 231 mi
4h 15m
£57–82
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 4m
£68–221
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain Llandudno - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 19m
£29–94
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
5h 36m
£71–188
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 42m
£61–148
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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 29m
£64–203

Chester to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 234.8 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £21–120 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 37m.

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