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

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Chester is to train which costs £35 - £130 and takes 3h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leith to Chester is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £35 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Leith and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Leith to Chester. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Chester via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Leith to Chester?

The distance between Leith and Chester is 236 miles. The road distance is 233.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leith to Chester without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £35 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Leith to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leith to Chester train from?

Leith to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or fly from Leith to Chester?

The best way to get from Leith to Chester is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £75 - £200 and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Leith to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leith to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Leith to Chester is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Leith to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 958+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank QuayEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
3h 42m
£35–123
Drive 232.4 mi
1. Drive from Leith to Chester232.4 mi
4h 18m
£58–84
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)EDI - LPL
6h 4m
£76–194
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Liverpool Lime StreetEdinburgh - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchange1 / ...
6h 54m
£45–118
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
6h 44m
£70–188
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
5h 8m
£54–176
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
5h 44m
£59–237

Leith to Chester by train

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Distance: 234.8 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quay every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–120 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) twice daily.

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