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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Chester is to bus which costs £60 - £130 and takes 10h 45m.

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 5h 2m and costs £100 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

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 Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Inverness to Chester?

The distance between Inverness and Chester is 416 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 7h 42m and costs £150 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

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 7h 42m and costs £150 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Inverness to Chester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Inverness to Chester train arrive?

Inverness to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Chester is 386 miles. It takes approximately 6h 46m 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?

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

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

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
7h 42m
£152–245
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 802
3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchangebus
10h 45m
£65–125
Drive 383.5 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Chestercar 383.5 mi
6h 46m
£96–138
Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 2m
£107–245
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Haymarketbus
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain
9h 44m
£94–157
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
9h 55m
£106–158
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 45m
£116–313

Inverness to Chester by train and foot

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Distance: 414 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Chester via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Chester Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 10h 45m.

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