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

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Chester is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 55m.

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 9m 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 Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 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 5h 1m.

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 5h 1m and costs £35 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m 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 5h 1m and costs £35 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 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 9m 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 964+ hotels available in Chester.

Stirling to Chester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 StreetAlloa - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank QuayGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
5h 1m
£37–151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationM8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool One
4. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchange
8h 55m
£30–71
Drive 249.2 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to Chester249.2 mi
4h 9m
£61–88
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)GLA - LPL
6h 7m
£74–155
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Stirling to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Street
3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchange1 / ...
7h 32m
£72–109
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Park
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)EDI - LPL
6h
£85–206
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)GLA - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
6h 35m
£71–159
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Park
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
5h 17m
£65–182
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
5h 24m
£52–171

Stirling to Chester by train and foot

150Weekly Services

5h 1mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 264.8 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

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 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 8h 55m.

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