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

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to Chester is to bus and train via Preston which costs £35 - £130 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greenock to Chester is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct train between Greenock and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Chester. However, there are services departing from Greenock West and arriving at Chester via Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Greenock to Chester?

The distance between Greenock and Chester is 260 miles. The road distance is 257.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greenock to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Greenock to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Chester train from?

Greenock to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or fly from Greenock to Chester?

The best way to get from Greenock to Chester is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £190 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Greenock to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Greenock to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Greenock to Chester is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Greenock to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1025+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 45m
£91–161
Bus, train via Preston
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
7h 25m
£38–127
Drive 256.2 mi
1. Drive from Greenock to Chestercar 256.2 mi
4h 22m
£64–92
Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 34m
£77–173
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Waterloo Lanebus 906 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchangebus 1 / ...
7h 37m
£87–149
Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
6h 25m
£64–185
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
6h
£65–152
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
4. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
7h 8m
£72–160

Greenock to Chester by train

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4h 45mAverage Duration

£91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 258.2 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay hourly. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL) twice daily.

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