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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Inverness is to train and bus which costs £35 - £130 and takes 9h 38m.

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 48m and costs £95 - £260.

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 Union Street via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.

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 49m.

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 49m and costs £40 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m 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 Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, 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 49m and costs £40 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 33m.

Where does the Chester to Inverness bus arrive?

Chester to Inverness bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One 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?

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

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

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Train, 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 48m
£98–258
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
9h 38m
£36–129
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 49m
£41–204
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Streetbus E8
11h 33m
Drive 382.9 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Invernesscar 382.9 mi
6h 40m
£94–136
Train, fly to Aberdeen Airport
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 18m
£97–253
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 48m
£79–114

Chester to Inverness by train and foot

89Weekly Services

8h 49mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 355.2 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Union Street via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 33m.

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