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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Perth is to bus and line 100 bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 10h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Perth is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Perth station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Perth?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Perth. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Perth via Warrington Bank Quay and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Chester to Perth?

The distance between Chester and Perth is 299 miles. The road distance is 274.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Perth without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h 28m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Chester to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Perth bus from?

Chester to Perth bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Perth train from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Perth?

The best way to get from Chester to Perth is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h 28m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus and line 100 bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 10h 14m.

Where does the Chester to Perth bus arrive?

Chester to Perth bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G station.

Where does the Chester to Perth train arrive?

Chester to Perth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Chester to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Perth is 275 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Chester to Perth.

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

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Where can I stay near Perth?

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Chester to Perth - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, line 100 bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Chester to Perth 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 via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
5h 28m
£109–193
Bus, line 100 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus X30
2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N to Shudehill Interchangebus 100
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
10h 14m
£29–50
Drive 273 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Perthcar 273 mi
4h 45m
£67–96
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
6h 24m
£61–178
Train
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
6h 23m
£96–188
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Hood streetbus 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Perthtrain
9h 3m
£80–139
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 Perthtrain
5h 50m
£84–206
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
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
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
5h 58m
£61–162
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
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 Perthtrain
7h 8m
£124–295
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
7h 54m
£132–337

Chester to Perth by train and foot

146Weekly Services

5h 28mAverage Duration

£109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 297.6 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Perth via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Bus Station via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 14m.

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