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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Perth is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 6h 55m.

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 42m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Perth. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at South Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

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 274.5 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 £30 - £170.

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 National Express, 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 £30 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Chester to Perth bus arrive?

Chester to Perth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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 274 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Perth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to PerthGlasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
5h 28m
£32–162
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South StreetM8 / ...
6h 55m
£44–61
Drive 272.9 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Perth272.9 mi
4h 42m
£67–97
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
5h 40m
Train
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to PerthEdinburgh - Perth / ...
6h 23m
£48–209
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarket
3. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Leonard StreetE9
6h 38m
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 Airport to Leonard Street
5h 15m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Perth
6h 29m
£107–287
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 Perth
6h
£62–162

Chester to Perth by train and foot

149Weekly Services

5h 28mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 297.5 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 South Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 55m.

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