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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Wick is to bus and train which costs £65 - £200 and takes 14h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Wick is to drive which takes 8h 46m and costs £110 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Wick?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Wick. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Town Hall via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Wick?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Wick. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Wick via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 6m.

How far is it from Chester to Wick?

The distance between Chester and Wick is 523 miles. The road distance is 485.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Wick without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 40m and costs £55 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 12h 40m to get from Chester to Wick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Wick bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chester to Wick train from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Wick?

The best way to get from Chester to Wick is to bus which takes 13h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Glasgow, which costs £50 - £240 and takes 14h 6m.

Where does the Chester to Wick bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chester to Wick train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Wick?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Wick is 486 miles. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Chester to Wick.

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

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Where can I stay near Wick?

There are 170+ hotels available in Wick.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Chester to Wick 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
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 Bus Station Stance 3 to Town HallX99
12h 40m
£58–236
Train via Glasgow
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 Wick
14h 6m
£51–231
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town HallX99
13h 18m
Drive 482.9 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Wick482.9 mi
8h 46m
£120–173
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 Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Hall
8h 59m
£127–292
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 3
4. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town HallX99
14h 32m
£65–194
Train
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Wick
15h 14m
£95–141
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 Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Hall
11h 31m
£121–277
Fly Liverpool to Aberdeen Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LPL - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Hall
13h 24m
£137–381

Chester to Wick by train, foot, and bus

33Weekly Services

12h 40mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 519.6 mi
Duration: 12h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Town Hall via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 3 in around 13h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Wick via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, and Inverness in around 14h 6m.

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