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

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Chester is to bus and train which costs £40 - £140 and takes 7h 10m.

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 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 56m.

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 56m and costs £95 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Stirling to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Chester train from?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 354+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 56m
£99–166
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Islamic Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
7h 10m
£41–132
Drive 249.2 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to Chestercar 249.2 mi
4h 12m
£62–90
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 19m
£80–181
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 39m
£64–111
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 37m
£67–205
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 4m
£77–163
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
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
£68–162

Stirling to Chester by train and foot

148Weekly Services

4h 56mAverage Duration

£99Cheapest Price

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Distance: 264.8 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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 56m.

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