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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Chester is to bus and train which costs £55 - £130 and takes 9h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Chester is to fly and train which takes 4h 46m and costs £95 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Chester. However, there are services departing from Union Street and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Chester. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Chester via Perth, Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Inverness to Chester?

The distance between Inverness and Chester is 357 miles. The road distance is 385.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Chester without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 8h 20m and costs £100 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Inverness to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Chester bus from?

Inverness to Chester bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Union Street station.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Chester train from?

Inverness to Chester train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Chester?

The best way to get from Inverness to Chester is to train via Glasgow which takes 8h 20m and costs £100 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 49m.

Where does the Inverness to Chester bus arrive?

Inverness to Chester bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to Chester train arrive?

Inverness to Chester train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Chester is 385 miles. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Inverness to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 988+ hotels available in Chester.

Inverness to Chester - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Inverness to Chester by plane, train, bus, or car

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

Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
4h 46m
£98–265
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain
9h 44m
£56–127
Train via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
8h 20m
£102–314
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus E8
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
4. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchangebus
11h 49m
Drive 383.1 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Chestercar 383.1 mi
6h 40m
£94–136
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 26m
£97–257
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Preston - London Euston / ...
9h 3m
£81–122

Inverness to Chester by train and foot

90Weekly Services

8h 20mAverage Duration

£102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 355.3 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Chester via Perth, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Street to Chester Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 11h 49m.

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