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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Penicuik is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Penicuik is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Penicuik?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Penicuik. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Angle Park via Buchanan Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Chester to Penicuik?

The distance between Chester and Penicuik is 246 miles. The road distance is 223.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Penicuik without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £30 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Chester to Penicuik, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Penicuik bus from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Penicuik?

The best way to get from Chester to Penicuik is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £30 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Chester to Penicuik bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Penicuik?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Penicuik is 223 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Chester to Penicuik.

Where can I stay near Penicuik?

There are 2284+ hotels available in Penicuik.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Penicuik by train, bus, 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 WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 15m
£33–133
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
7h 30m
£40–65
Drive 221.8 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Penicuik221.8 mi
3h 53m
£56–81
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Angle Park
6h 11m
£80–196
Steam train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Carlisle
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport InterchangeX95
3. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Angle ParkX62
9h 48m
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
6h 41m
£80–193
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
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
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Angle Park
5h 45m
£70–161
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
6h 21m
£72–221

Chester to Penicuik by train, foot, and bus

37Weekly Services

5h 15mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 244.7 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Penicuik, 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 Angle Park via Buchanan Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 7h 30m.

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