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

The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Chester is to bus and train which costs £35 - £130 and takes 7h 45m.

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 1m.

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 via Edinburgh which takes 5h 1m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Falkirk to Chester, including transfers.

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 or fly from Falkirk to Chester?

The best way to get from Falkirk to Chester is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 1m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 6h 4m.

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 1149+ hotels available in Chester.

Falkirk to Chester - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Falkirk to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 1m
£88–162
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X37 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
7h 45m
£39–129
Drive 238.8 mi
1. Drive from Falkirk to Chestercar 238.8 mi
4h 15m
£59–85
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 28m
£83–181
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
5h 3m
£91–161
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 25m
£60–105
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
6h 4m
£73–173
Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
6h 22m
£62–189
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 49m
£72–154
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 57m
£65–155

Falkirk to Chester by train

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Distance: 257.7 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

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 42m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day.

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