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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Chester is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Chester is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £80 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh 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 35m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Chester?

The distance between Edinburgh and Chester is 236 miles. The road distance is 232.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Chester without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Edinburgh to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Chester train from?

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

Train or fly from Edinburgh to Chester?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Chester is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £180 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Chester is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Edinburgh to Chester.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Chester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1203+ hotels available in Chester.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh 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 35m
£83–140
Drive 230.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Chestercar 230.9 mi
4h 16m
£57–82
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 15m
£68–194
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 / ...
4h 35m
£93–165
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
5h 49m
£64–176
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 New Street to Crewetrain
4h 48m
£62–166
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
5h 28m
£77–203

Edinburgh to Chester by train

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3h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 234.8 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quay every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 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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