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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Falkirk is to bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 9h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Falkirk is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Asda via Philips Park Cemetery, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Warrington Bank Quay and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Chester to Falkirk?

The distance between Chester and Falkirk is 259 miles. The road distance is 240.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Falkirk without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 2m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Chester to Falkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Falkirk bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chester to Falkirk train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Falkirk?

The best way to get from Chester to Falkirk is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 2m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 9h 50m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £200 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Chester to Falkirk bus arrive?

Chester to Falkirk bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coop Live station.

Where does the Chester to Falkirk train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Falkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Falkirk is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Chester to Falkirk.

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

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Where can I stay near Falkirk?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Falkirk by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 2m
£89–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coop Livebus Mc1
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asdabus X37
9h 50m
£43–85
Drive 238.9 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Falkirkcar 238.9 mi
4h 15m
£60–86
Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
5h 36m
£63–199
Train
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 21m
£92–162
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain Llandudno - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 59m
£102–187
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 23m
£75–173
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 33m
£64–170
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 31m
£55–171

Chester to Falkirk by train

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Distance: 257.7 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Warrington Bank Quay to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Asda via Coop Live, Philips Park Cemetery, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 50m.

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