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

The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Chester is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundee to Chester is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct train between Dundee and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Chester. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Chester via Haymarket and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Dundee to Chester?

The distance between Dundee and Chester is 292 miles. The road distance is 287.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundee to Chester without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £95 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Dundee to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Chester bus from?

Dundee to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Chester train from?

Dundee to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.

Train or bus from Dundee to Chester?

The best way to get from Dundee to Chester is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h 40m.

Where does the Dundee to Chester bus arrive?

Dundee to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Dundee to Chester train arrive?

Dundee to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Dundee to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Chester is 288 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Dundee to Chester.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Dundee to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Dundee and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundee to Chester. However, there are services departing from Overgate and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Haymarkettrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 50m
£97–188
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
10h 40m
£31–53
Drive 286.2 mi
1. Drive from Dundee to Chestercar 286.2 mi
5h 1m
£71–102
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
6h 39m
£87–219
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain
7h 2m
£104–215
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
5h 38m
£86–208
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 30m
£105–287
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
6h 47m
£124–328
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
7h 39m
£142–285

Dundee to Chester by train

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Distance: 290.4 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Dundee to Chester via Haymarket and Warrington Bank Quay in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Overgate to Chester Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 10h 40m.

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