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

The cheapest way to get from Lanark to Chester is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lanark to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct train between Lanark and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Lanark to Chester. However, there are services departing from Lanark and arriving at Chester via Motherwell and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Lanark to Chester?

The distance between Lanark and Chester is 240 miles. The road distance is 214.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lanark to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £80 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Lanark to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lanark to Chester bus from?

Lanark to Chester bus services, operated by Stuarts Coaches UK, depart from Wellgate station.

Where do I catch the Lanark to Chester train from?

Lanark to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.

Train or bus from Lanark to Chester?

The best way to get from Lanark to Chester is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £80 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus and line 100 bus, which costs and takes 10h 6m.

Where does the Lanark to Chester bus arrive?

Lanark to Chester bus services, operated by Stuarts Coaches UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Lanark to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lanark to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Lanark to Chester is 214 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Lanark to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1007+ hotels available in Chester.

Lanark to Chester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, line 100 bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Lanark and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Lanark to Chester. However, there are services departing from Wellgate and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 42m
£83–206
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Glasgow Central - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchangebus 1 / ...
6h 43m
£32–130
Bus, line 100 bus
1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Nbus 100
4. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
10h 6m
Drive 212.8 mi
1. Drive from Lanark to Chestercar 212.8 mi
3h 39m
£51–73
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 41m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Lanark to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
6h 35m
£74–164
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Wellgate to Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
7h 18m

Lanark to Chester by train

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4h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 238.5 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Motherwell to Warrington Bank Quay every 2 hours. Tickets cost £75–190 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellgate to Chester Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 10h 6m.

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