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 £35 - £70 and takes 7h 12m.

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 9m 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 Terminal Building and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

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 23m.

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 23m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m 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 23m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 12m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 5h 41m.

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 9m 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 1117+ hotels available in Chester.

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There are 7 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 Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 23m
£78–135
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 802
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
7h 12m
£37–70
Drive 240.3 mi
1. Drive from Paisley to Chestercar 240.3 mi
4h 9m
£60–87
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
5h 41m
£63–170
Line 26 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Espedair Burn to Central Stationbus 26
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Glasgow Central - Liverpool Lime Street
6h 51m
£80–134
Fly 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
6h 14m
£72–182
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
5h 20m
£54–138

Paisley to Chester by train

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Distance: 242.1 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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 £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Building to Chester Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 7h 12m.

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