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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Forth is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Forth is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Forth?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Forth. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Kirk Green via Buchanan Bus Station and High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

How far is it from Chester to Forth?

The distance between Chester and Forth is 248 miles. The road distance is 219.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Forth without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £80 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Chester to Forth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Forth bus from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Forth?

The best way to get from Chester to Forth is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £80 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Chester to Forth bus arrive?

Chester to Forth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Chester to Forth?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Forth is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Chester to Forth.

Where can I stay near Forth?

There are 472+ hotels available in Forth.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to MotherwellRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 44m
£81–206
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Hood street1 / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to MotherwellLiverpool Lime Street - Glasgow Central
7h 39m
£38–124
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Woodstock Street240X
7h 26m
Drive 218.6 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Forth218.6 mi
3h 43m
£54–78
Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanark
6h 37m
£72–152
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
3. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Kirk Green
7h 22m
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
8h 1m
£69–169

Chester to Forth by train and bus

49Weekly Services

5h 44mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chester to Forth.

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Distance: 246.9 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Forth, South Lanarkshire, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Warrington Bank Quay to Motherwell every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–190 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Kirk Green via Buchanan Bus Station and High Street in around 7h 26m.

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