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

The cheapest way to get from Dunfermline to Chester is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunfermline to Chester is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Dunfermline and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Dunfermline to Chester. However, there are services departing from Dunfermline Town and arriving at Chester via Haymarket and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Dunfermline to Chester?

The distance between Dunfermline and Chester is 250 miles. The road distance is 249.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Dunfermline to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunfermline to Chester train from?

Dunfermline to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Haymarket station.

Train or fly from Dunfermline to Chester?

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Chester is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Dunfermline to Chester train arrive?

Dunfermline to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.

Can I drive from Dunfermline to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunfermline to Chester is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Dunfermline to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1016+ hotels available in Chester.

Dunfermline to Chester - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Dunfermline to Chester by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 55m
£88–155
Drive 248 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dunfermline to Chestercar 248 mi
4h 21m
£62–89
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 19m
£80–174
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
6h 42m
£98–174
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
5h 46m
£71–167
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
5h 35m
£67–147
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
4. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
7h 3m
£80–185

Dunfermline to Chester by train

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Distance: 248.9 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Haymarket to Warrington Bank Quay every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day.

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