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

The cheapest way to get from Paisley to Chester is to train and bus which costs £40 - £130 and takes 7h 53m.

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 - £85.

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 19m.

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 19m and costs £28 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m 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 FlixBus, 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 19m and costs £28 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus and line 100 bus, which costs and takes 9h 35m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Paisley to Chester bus arrive?

Paisley to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange 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?

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Paisley to Chester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, line 100 bus, and car

Q: 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, Shudehill Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

There are 9 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 19m
£28–143
Bus, line 100 bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Nbus 100
3. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
9h 35m
Drive 240.3 mi
1. Drive from Paisley to Chestercar 240.3 mi
4h 9m
£58–84
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 44m
£58–143
Train, bus
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 53m
£42–129
Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
5h 36m
£54–139
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 International to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
5h 24m
£51–122
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
4. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
6h 36m
£62–145
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
6h 33m
£58–228

Paisley to Chester by train

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Distance: 242.1 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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 £20–130 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Smithhills Street to Chester Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 9h 35m.

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