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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Leith is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Leith is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Leith?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Leith. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Chester to Leith?

The distance between Chester and Leith is 236 miles. The road distance is 233.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Leith without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Chester to Leith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Leith train from?

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

Train or fly from Chester to Leith?

The best way to get from Chester to Leith is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Chester to Leith train arrive?

Chester to Leith train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Chester to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Leith is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Chester to Leith.

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

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Where can I stay near Leith?

There are 1598+ hotels available in Leith.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Chester to Leith by train, 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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 23m
£82–143
Drive 232.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chester to Leithcar 232.6 mi
4h 20m
£58–84
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 13m
£66–157
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain Llandudno - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 17m
£95–168
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 2m
£74–163
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 56m
£63–146
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow 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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 34m
£75–186

Chester to Leith by train

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4h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 234.8 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 3 times a day.

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