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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Inverness is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 12h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Inverness is to train and fly which takes 4h 57m and costs £100 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Inverness via Warrington Bank Quay and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

How far is it from Chester to Inverness?

The distance between Chester and Inverness is 358 miles. The road distance is 385.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Inverness without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 54m and costs £130 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Chester to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Inverness bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chester to Inverness train from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Inverness?

The best way to get from Chester to Inverness is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 54m and costs £130 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 12h 53m.

Where does the Chester to Inverness bus arrive?

Chester to Inverness bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G station.

Where does the Chester to Inverness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Inverness is 386 miles. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Chester to Inverness.

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

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Where can I stay near Inverness?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Inverness by train, plane, bus, or car

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

Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
4h 57m
£108–241
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 Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
12h 53m
£41–68
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
8h 54m
£132–293
Drive 383.3 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Invernesscar 383.3 mi
6h 45m
£94–136
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 Invernesstrain
7h 36m
£134–314
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross 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 Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BHX - INV
5h 51m
£97–300
Train
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
9h 49m
£111–199
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the bus from Haymarket to Inverness Union Streetbus
9h 56m
£106–191

Chester to Inverness by train

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8h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 355.7 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Inverness via Warrington Bank Quay and Haymarket in around 8h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Bus Station Stance 3 via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 53m.

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