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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Leith is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 6h 26m.

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 18m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Leith?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Leith station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

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 22m.

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 22m and costs £30 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Chester to Leith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Leith bus from?

Chester to Leith bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

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, bus or fly from Chester to Leith?

The best way to get from Chester to Leith is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £30 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 6h 26m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £210 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Chester to Leith bus arrive?

Chester to Leith bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

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 18m to drive from Chester to Leith.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Leith?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 22m
£32–128
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station900
6h 26m
£37–61
Drive 232.6 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Leith232.6 mi
4h 18m
£59–85
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
5h 19m
£77–201
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Chester to LeedsChester - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 59m
£52–145
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
5h 49m
£77–188
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4h 53m
£67–156
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 28m
£71–226

Chester to Leith by train

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4h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 234.8 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverley 5 times a day. Tickets cost £30–120 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 26m.

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