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 £50 - £150 and takes 9h 55m.

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 10m and costs £95 - £240.

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 18m.

How far is it from Inverness to Chester?

The distance between Inverness and Chester is 416 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 18m and costs £130 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Inverness to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Chester train from?

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

Train or fly from Inverness to Chester?

The best way to get from Inverness to Chester is to train via Glasgow which takes 8h 18m and costs £130 - £290. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £85 - £240 and takes 8h 25m.

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 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 1128+ hotels available in Chester.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Inverness 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 Glasgow
best
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 18m
£131–284
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
9h 55m
£50–146
Drive 383.1 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Chestercar 383.1 mi
6h 40m
£96–138
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester 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 10m
£98–234
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
£90–149
Bus, train via Edinburgh
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus M90
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain
9h 25m
£119–202
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, 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 35m
£137–285
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Liverpool (LPL)plane INV - LPL
8h 25m
£85–236

Inverness to Chester by train and foot

85Weekly Services

8h 18mAverage Duration

£131Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Chester.

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Distance: 414 mi
Duration: 8h 18m

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 18m. Alternatively, Aer Lingus and Ryanair fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Liverpool (LPL) 4 times a week.

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