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

The cheapest way to get from Dunfermline to Chester is to bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 8h 7m.

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 bus between Dunfermline and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunfermline station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via North Approach Road, Buchanan Bus Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

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 3m.

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 3m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Dunfermline to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunfermline to Chester bus from?

Dunfermline to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from North Approach Road station.

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, bus or fly from Dunfermline to Chester?

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Chester is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 8h 7m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £210 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Dunfermline to Chester bus arrive?

Dunfermline to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 3m
£81–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 802
3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchangebus
8h 7m
£43–81
Drive 248 mi
1. Drive from Dunfermline to Chestercar 248 mi
4h 21m
£62–89
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
5h 40m
£77–202
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Llandudno Junction / ...
6h 4m
£84–144
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 15m
£76–184
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 38m
£67–164

Dunfermline to Chester by train

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Distance: 248.9 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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 £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange via North Approach Road, Buchanan Bus Station, and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 8h 7m.

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