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 £40 - £60 and takes 6h 21m.

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 13m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

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 £35 - £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 bus from?

Chester to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, 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 £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 6h 21m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £200 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Chester to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Chester to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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 13m to drive from Chester to Edinburgh.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Chester to 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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 23m
£37–129
Train via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester PiccadillyLlandudno - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh WaverleyManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 20m
£32–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
6h 21m
£42–59
Drive 231 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Edinburgh231 mi
4h 13m
£57–82
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
5h 6m
£72–191
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
5h 43m
£72–177
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
4h 39m
£61–149
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 Edinburgh Waverley
5h 29m
£66–214

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 £35–120 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 21m.

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