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

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Chester is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stirling to Chester is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Stirling and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Stirling station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station 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 55m.

Is there a direct train between Stirling and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Chester. However, there are services departing from Stirling and arriving at Chester via Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Stirling to Chester?

The distance between Stirling and Chester is 266 miles. The road distance is 250.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stirling to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs £90 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Stirling to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Chester bus from?

Stirling to Chester bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Chester train from?

Stirling to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.

Train or bus from Stirling to Chester?

The best way to get from Stirling to Chester is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs £90 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus and line 100 bus, which costs and takes 9h 55m.

Where does the Stirling to Chester bus arrive?

Stirling to Chester bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Stirling to Chester train arrive?

Stirling to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Stirling to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Stirling to Chester is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Stirling to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 999+ hotels available in Chester.

Stirling to Chester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, line 100 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 53m
£93–219
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
4. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
6h 13m
£55–141
Bus, line 100 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Nbus 100
4. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
9h 55m
Drive 249.2 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to Chestercar 249.2 mi
4h 12m
£60–87
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
6h 21m
£65–147
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Stirling to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchangebus 1 / ...
7h 30m
£72–109
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
6h 28m
£76–198
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
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 5m
£68–162

Stirling to Chester by train and foot

147Weekly Services

4h 53mAverage Duration

£93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 264.8 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Stirling to Chester via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 9h 55m.

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