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

The cheapest way to get from Paisley to Chester is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paisley to Chester is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Paisley and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Paisley to Chester. However, there are services departing from Smithhills Street and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Paisley and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Paisley to Chester. However, there are services departing from Paisley Gilmour Street and arriving at Chester via Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Paisley to Chester?

The distance between Paisley and Chester is 244 miles. The road distance is 241.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paisley to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £28 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Paisley to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paisley to Chester bus from?

Paisley to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Paisley to Chester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Paisley to Chester?

The best way to get from Paisley to Chester is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs £28 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £150 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Paisley to Chester bus arrive?

Paisley to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Paisley to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Paisley to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Paisley to Chester is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Paisley to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 439+ hotels available in Chester.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Paisley to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank QuayGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
4h 33m
£28–143
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One802
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus InterchangeUk021 / ...
7h 45m
£40–66
Drive 240.3 mi
1. Drive from Paisley to Chester240.3 mi
4h 6m
£60–86
Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)GLA - LPL
5h 37m
£68–149
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime StreetGlasgow Central - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchange1 / ...
7h 55m
£32–119
Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)GLA - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
5h 53m
£68–163
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
4h 55m
£46–159
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
6h 21m
£70–198

Paisley to Chester by train

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Distance: 242.1 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay hourly. Tickets cost £21–130 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Smithhills Street to Chester Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 7h 45m.

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