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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Fife is to drive which costs £65 - £95 and takes 4h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Fife is to drive which takes 4h 54m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Fife?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Fife. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Cupar via Warrington Bank Quay and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Chester to Fife?

The distance between Chester and Fife is 278 miles. The road distance is 275.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Fife without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £35 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Chester to Fife, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Fife train from?

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

Where does the Chester to Fife train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Fife?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Fife is 276 miles. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Chester to Fife.

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

Book your Chester to Fife train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Fife?

There are 830+ hotels available in Fife.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
5h 38m
£35–185
Drive 274 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Fifecar 274 mi
4h 54m
£66–96
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
6h 14m
£82–220
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain
6h 44m
£39–154
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 Gateway to Cupartrain
5h 52m
£77–168
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 Haymarkettrain
5. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain
6h 51m
£63–202
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Cupartrain
7h 23m
£86–238

Chester to Fife by train

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5h 38mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 276.1 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Cupar via Warrington Bank Quay and Haymarket in around 5h 38m.

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