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

The cheapest way to get from Dunfermline to Chester is to train which costs £23 - £110 and takes 4h 58m.

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 58m.

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 58m and costs £23 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m 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 58m and costs £23 - £110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £75 - £240 and takes 5h 57m.

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 988+ 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
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1. Take the train from Haymarket to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 58m
£23–101
Drive 248 mi
1. Drive from Dunfermline to Chestercar 248 mi
4h 21m
£61–88
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
5h 57m
£76–232
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 46m
£50–99
Fly 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 27m
£78–203
Fly 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 37m
£66–163
Fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
6h 42m
£70–256

Dunfermline to Chester by train

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Distance: 248.9 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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 £16–80 and the journey takes 2h 41m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day.

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