What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Chester is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Chester is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £28 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Waverley and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Waverley to Chester. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Chester via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Waverley to Chester?

The distance between Edinburgh Waverley and Chester is 236 miles. The road distance is 232.1 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Waverley to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Chester without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £28 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Chester?

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Waverley to Chester train from?

Edinburgh Waverley to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or fly from Edinburgh Waverley to Chester?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Chester is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £28 - £130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £70 - £210 and takes 5h 54m.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh Waverley and Chester?

Chester is 1h behind Edinburgh Waverley. It is currently 11:03 PM in Edinburgh Waverley and 10:03 PM in Chester.

Where does the Edinburgh Waverley to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh Waverley to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Waverley to Chester is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Edinburgh Waverley to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1005+ hotels available in Chester.

Edinburgh Waverley to Chester - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Chester by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
3h 36m
£29–127
Drive 230.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Waverley to Chestercar 230.7 mi
4h 15m
£56–81
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 17m
£68–193
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 - Holyhead / ...
4h 38m
£42–95
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
5h 54m
£74–209
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 31m
£61–160

Edinburgh Waverley to Chester by train

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Distance: 234.8 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Waverley, Scotland and Chester, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quay every 4 hours. Tickets cost £26–120 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day.

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