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 £55 - £110 and takes 12h 29m.

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 58m and costs £95 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Inverness Union Street via Philips Park Cemetery, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.

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, Glasgow Queen Street and Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

How far is it from Chester to Inverness?

The distance between Chester and Inverness is 357 miles. The road distance is 385.2 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 Glasgow which takes 8h 47m and costs £130 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m 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 National Express, 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 Glasgow which takes 8h 47m and costs £130 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 12h 29m.

Where does the Chester to Inverness bus arrive?

Chester to Inverness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coop Live station.

Where does the Chester to Inverness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Inverness is 385 miles. It takes approximately 6h 40m 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?

There are 1319+ hotels available in Inverness.

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 58m
£98–232
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BHX - INV
6h 19m
£54–278
Train via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
8h 47m
£132–288
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coop Livebus Mc1
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
12h 29m
£56–102
Drive 382.9 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Invernesscar 382.9 mi
6h 40m
£96–138
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 34m
£134–285
Train
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain London Euston - Preston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
9h 49m
£91–149
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 Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
9h 57m
£119–205

Chester to Inverness by train and foot

85Weekly Services

8h 47mAverage Duration

£132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 355.2 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Inverness via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Perth in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Inverness Union Street via Coop Live, Philips Park Cemetery, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 12h 29m.

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