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 - £180 and takes 14h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Wick is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 44m and costs £120 - £290.

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 12h 48m.

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, Preston and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 16m.

How far is it from Chester to Wick?

The distance between Chester and Wick is 550 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 bus which takes 12h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 12h 48m 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 12h 48m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £95 - £150 and takes 15h 16m.

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 Preston 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 bus, train, 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.

Bus
best
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
12h 48m
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
15h 54m
£53–231
Train, bus
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
14h 28m
£60–236
Drive 482.9 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Wick482.9 mi
8h 46m
£119–172
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 44m
£123–283
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 35m
£65–178
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 16m
£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 14m
£122–278
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 35m
£137–381

Chester to Wick by train

6Weekly Trains

15h 16mAverage Duration

£95Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 546.9 mi
Duration: 12h 48m

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 12h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Wick via Warrington Bank Quay, Preston, and Inverness in around 15h 16m.

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