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 £25 - £80 and takes 5h.

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 18m 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 5h.

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 5h and costs £25 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 5h 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 5h and costs £25 - £80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £80 - £210 and takes 6h 4m.

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 18m 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 963+ hotels available in Chester.

Dunfermline to Chester - 8 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Dunfermline to Chester by train, car, or plane

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1. Take the train from Haymarket to Warrington Bank QuayEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h
£26–78
Drive 248 mi
1. Drive from Dunfermline to Chester248 mi
4h 18m
£61–88
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)EDI - LPL
6h 4m
£81–202
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester PiccadillyEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to ChesterManchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
6h 46m
£46–95
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
6h 28m
£77–186
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
4h 51m
£61–178
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
6h 13m
£60–186
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
6h 40m
£78–256

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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 £16–60 and the journey takes 2h 41m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) 4 times a day.

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