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 £27 - £75 and takes 10h 10m.

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 52m and costs £95 - £250.

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 and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.

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 21m.

How far is it from Inverness to Chester?

The distance between Inverness and Chester is 357 miles. The road distance is 385.8 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 21m and costs £55 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m 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 ScotRail, 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 21m and costs £55 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 58m.

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 ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Chester is 386 miles. It takes approximately 6h 39m 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 971+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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

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Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
4h 52m
£95–248
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Chester
10h 10m
£28–71
Train via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perth
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay
8h 21m
£55–257
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One802
3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchange
9h 58m
Drive 383.5 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Chester383.5 mi
6h 39m
£95–137
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
7h 12m
£99–250
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
7h 26m
£109–316
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to PrestonInverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank QuayPreston - London Euston / ...
9h 4m
£81–116

Inverness to Chester by train and foot

91Weekly Services

8h 21mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Chester.

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Distance: 355.3 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Street to Chester Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 9h 58m.

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