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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Chester is to train via Aberdeen which costs £40 - £200 and takes 8h 58m.

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 12m and costs £95 - £270.

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 Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 13m.

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 37m.

How far is it from Elgin to Chester?

The distance between Elgin and Chester is 435 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 37m and costs £60 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 37m 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 37m and costs £60 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 13m.

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 11m 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 990+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
8h 37m
£61–195
Train via Aberdeen
cheapest
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
8h 58m
£43–193
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus E8
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
4. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
14h 13m
Drive 389.6 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Chestercar 389.6 mi
7h 11m
£96–138
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Airport Terminal Stance 1bus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 2m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Newcastletrain
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Newton-le-Willowstrain
11h 39m
£98–242
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 12m
£96–262
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Airport Terminal Stance 1bus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
4. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
7h 1m

Elgin to Chester by train

6Weekly Trains

8h 37mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Elgin to Chester.

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Distance: 432.9 mi
Duration: 8h 37m

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 37m. 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 Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 14h 13m.

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