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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Chester is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Chester is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £80 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Chester. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Chester via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Scotland to Chester?

The distance between Scotland and Chester is 236 miles. The road distance is 234.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Chester without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £80 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Scotland to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Chester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Scotland to Chester train from?

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

Train or bus from Scotland to Chester?

The best way to get from Scotland to Chester is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Scotland to Chester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Scotland to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Scotland to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Chester is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Scotland to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1119+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Scotland 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 / ...
3h 38m
£81–128
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 / ...
5h 50m
£38–61
Drive 233.2 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Chestercar 233.2 mi
4h
£59–84
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
4h 37m
£92–245
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 / ...
5h 38m
£69–113
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 2m
£107–245
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 19m
£55–139

Scotland to Chester by train

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Distance: 235.1 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Scotland and Chester, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay hourly. Tickets cost £75–120 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 5h 50m.

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