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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Chester is to drive which costs £95 - £140 and takes 7h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Chester is to train and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs £100 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Chester. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Chester via Edinburgh Waverley and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Elgin to Chester?

The distance between Elgin and Chester is 379 miles. The road distance is 391.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Chester without a car is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs £65 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Elgin to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Chester bus from?

Elgin to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Chester train from?

Elgin to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.

Train or bus from Elgin to Chester?

The best way to get from Elgin to Chester is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs £65 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 6m.

Where does the Elgin to Chester bus arrive?

Elgin to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 4.

Where does the Elgin to Chester train arrive?

Elgin to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Chester is 392 miles. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Elgin to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 961+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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

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Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Station
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
5h 6m
£101–255
Train via Aberdeen
cheapest
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Warrington Bank Quay
9h
£51–171
Train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh WaverleyInverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank QuayEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
8h 40m
£69–185
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4M96
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool One
5. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchange
13h 6m
Drive 389.6 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Chester389.6 mi
7h 8m
£95–137
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Airport Terminal Stance 1
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
6h
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Airport Terminal Stance 1
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
6h 14m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM96
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Newcastle
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willows
11h 28m
£98–251

Elgin to Chester by train

7Weekly Trains

8h 40mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Elgin to Chester.

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Distance: 377.2 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Chester via Edinburgh Waverley and Warrington Bank Quay in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station Stance 4, Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 13h 6m.

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