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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Chester Northgate is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £85 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Chester Northgate?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Chester Northgate. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Chester via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Chester Northgate?

The distance between Edinburgh and Chester Northgate is 237 miles. The road distance is 232.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Chester Northgate without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £85 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Edinburgh to Chester Northgate, including transfers.

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

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

Train or fly from Edinburgh to Chester Northgate?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Chester Northgate is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 6h 11m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Chester Northgate train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Chester Northgate?

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

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

Book your Edinburgh to Chester Northgate train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Chester Northgate?

There are 2544+ hotels available in Chester Northgate.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Chester Northgate 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 55m
£85–138
Drive 230.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Chester Northgatecar 230.9 mi
4h 15m
£57–82
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 35m
£74–164
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 53m
£95–163
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
6h 11m
£64–156
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 56m
£62–138

Edinburgh to Chester Northgate by train and foot

48Weekly Services

3h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 235.7 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Chester Northgate, 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 48m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day.

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