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

The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Chester is to bus and line 100 bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 9h 58m.

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

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

Is there a direct train between Falkirk and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Chester. However, there are services departing from Falkirk Grahamston and arriving at Chester via Haymarket and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Falkirk to Chester?

The distance between Falkirk and Chester is 259 miles. The road distance is 240.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Falkirk to Chester without a car is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Falkirk to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Falkirk to Chester bus from?

Falkirk to Chester bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from St Andrew`s Church station.

Where do I catch the Falkirk to Chester train from?

Falkirk to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Haymarket station.

Train, bus or fly from Falkirk to Chester?

The best way to get from Falkirk to Chester is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus and line 100 bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 9h 58m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £220 and takes 5h 43m.

Where does the Falkirk to Chester bus arrive?

Falkirk to Chester bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Falkirk to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Falkirk to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Falkirk to Chester is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Falkirk to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1096+ hotels available in Chester.

Falkirk to Chester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, line 100 bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Falkirk and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Falkirk to Chester. However, there are services departing from St Andrew`s Church and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 4m
£89–162
Bus, line 100 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X37 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Nbus 100
4. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
9h 58m
£29–47
Drive 238.8 mi
1. Drive from Falkirk to Chestercar 238.8 mi
4h 15m
£59–85
Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
5h 43m
£61–220
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchangebus 1 / ...
7h 16m
£74–129
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
5h 47m
£73–224
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 International to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
5h 47m
£76–183
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
5h 49m
£65–179

Falkirk to Chester by train

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Distance: 257.7 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Haymarket to Warrington Bank Quay every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Andrew`s Church to Chester Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J in around 9h 58m.

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