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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Linlithgow is to train via Manchester which costs £27 - £150 and takes 6h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Linlithgow is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Linlithgow?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Linlithgow. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Linlithgow via Warrington Bank Quay and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Chester to Linlithgow?

The distance between Chester and Linlithgow is 251 miles. The road distance is 236.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Linlithgow without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £35 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Chester to Linlithgow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Linlithgow train from?

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

Train or fly from Chester to Linlithgow?

The best way to get from Chester to Linlithgow is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £35 - £140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £70 - £200 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Chester to Linlithgow train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Linlithgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Linlithgow is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Chester to Linlithgow.

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

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Where can I stay near Linlithgow?

There are 637+ hotels available in Linlithgow.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 43m
£36–140
Train via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain Llandudno - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
6h 23m
£28–144
Drive 235.5 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Linlithgowcar 235.5 mi
4h 10m
£57–83
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 18m
£70–192
Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgowtrain
5h 19m
£68–147
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
5h 49m
£69–179
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 55m
£60–147
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 Linlithgowtrain
5h 16m
£56–137

Chester to Linlithgow by train

49Weekly Trains

4h 43mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Linlithgow.

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Distance: 249.9 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Warrington Bank Quay to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £27–120 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 3 times a day.

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