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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Fife is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 11h 7m.

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 bus from?

Chester to Fife bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

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.

Train or bus from Chester to Fife?

The best way to get from Chester to Fife is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £35 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 11h 7m.

Where does the Chester to Fife bus arrive?

Chester to Fife bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G 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?

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Where can I stay near Fife?

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Chester and Fife?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Fife. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Trading Estate via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.

There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Fife by train, bus, 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
£38–184
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus X30
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 to Dundee Seagate Bus Stationbus
11h 7m
£32–72
Drive 274 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Fifecar 274 mi
4h 54m
£66–95
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 8m
£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
£39–149
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 51m
£77–162
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 50m
£63–201
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 24m
£86–238

Chester to Fife by train

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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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Trading Estate via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52, and Seagate Bus Station in around 11h 7m.

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