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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Edinburgh is to train which costs £28 - £130 and takes 4h 23m.

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 - £80.

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 £28 - £130.

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 train from?

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

Train or fly from Chester to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Chester to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £28 - £130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £210 and takes 5h 2m.

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?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2488+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Chester to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Chester to Edinburgh by train, car, or plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 23m
£28–129
Drive 231 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Edinburghcar 231 mi
4h 15m
£56–81
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 2m
£64–201
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 18m
£29–89
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 34m
£63–188
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 41m
£59–141
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 33m
£63–139

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 £26–120 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 3 times a day.

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