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

The cheapest way to get from Johnstone to Chester is to train and bus which costs £24 - £140 and takes 7h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Johnstone to Chester is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Johnstone and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Johnstone to Chester. However, there are services departing from Johnstone and arriving at Chester via Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Johnstone to Chester?

The distance between Johnstone and Chester is 247 miles. The road distance is 246.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Johnstone to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £85 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Johnstone to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Johnstone to Chester train from?

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

Train or fly from Johnstone to Chester?

The best way to get from Johnstone to Chester is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £85 - £220. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Johnstone to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Johnstone to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Johnstone to Chester is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Johnstone to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 990+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 25m
£88–218
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Glasgow Central - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchangebus 1 / ...
7h 42m
£24–139
Drive 244.9 mi
1. Drive from Johnstone to Chestercar 244.9 mi
4h 8m
£61–88
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
5h 58m
£70–181
Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
5h 42m
£68–170
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 New Street to Crewetrain
4h 56m
£46–166
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
6h 21m
£67–194

Johnstone to Chester by train

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4h 25mAverage Duration

£88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 245.4 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay hourly. Tickets cost £80–200 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL) twice daily.

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