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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Scrabster is to bus and train which costs £75 - £190 and takes 15h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Scrabster is to drive which takes 8h 59m and costs £120 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Scrabster?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Scrabster. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Ferry Terminal via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 6m.

How far is it from Chester to Scrabster?

The distance between Chester and Scrabster is 550 miles. The road distance is 494.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Scrabster without a car is to train and bus via Glasgow which takes 13h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 13h 16m to get from Chester to Scrabster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Scrabster bus from?

Chester to Scrabster bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Train or bus from Chester to Scrabster?

The best way to get from Chester to Scrabster is to train which takes 13h 40m and costs £65 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 6m.

Where does the Chester to Scrabster bus arrive?

Chester to Scrabster bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Can I drive from Chester to Scrabster?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Scrabster is 494 miles. It takes approximately 8h 59m to drive from Chester to Scrabster.

Where can I stay near Scrabster?

There are 96+ hotels available in Scrabster.

Chester to Scrabster - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Scrabster 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, bus via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
13h 16m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Thurso
13h 40m
£66–251
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Hood street1 / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3M10
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Ferry TerminalX99
15h 9m
£77–189
Drive 491.3 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Scrabster491.3 mi
8h 59m
£120–174
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry Terminal
9h 9m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
14h 16m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool One
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
5. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry TerminalE6
17h 6m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
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 Inverness
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry Terminal
11h 41m
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)LTN - INV
4. Take the bus from Union Street to Ferry Terminal
10h 49m

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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1h 27mAverage Duration

£97Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Scrabster.

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Distance: 546.7 mi
Duration: 13h 16m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Scrabster via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, Inverness, and Thurso in around 13h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Ferry Terminal via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Union Street in around 17h 6m.

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