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How to get fromChester to Forth Bridgeby train or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Chester to Forth Bridge by train or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to PrestontrainLondon Euston - Preston / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh WaverleytrainLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 25m
    £42–139

  2. Train, fly

    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)planeBHX - GLA
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
    6h 12m
    £72–171

  3. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Chester to LeedstrainChester - Leeds
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh WaverleytrainPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 51m
    £58–152

Chester to Forth Bridge by train and bus

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chester, England and Forth Bridge, Scotland?

You can take a train from Chester to Queensferry Police Station via Warrington Bank Quay, Preston, Edinburgh Waverley, and Princes Street in around 5h 25m.

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