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

The cheapest way to get from Wick to Chester is to train which costs £95 - £150 and takes 14h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wick to Chester is to bus and fly and train which takes 8h 12m and costs £110 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Wick and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Wick to Chester. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Wick and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Wick to Chester. However, there are services departing from Wick and arriving at Chester via Inverness, Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.

How far is it from Wick to Chester?

The distance between Wick and Chester is 522 miles. The road distance is 485.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wick to Chester without a car is to bus and train via Glasgow which takes 12h 4m and costs £70 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 12h 4m to get from Wick to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wick to Chester bus from?

Wick to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Town Hall station.

Where do I catch the Wick to Chester train from?

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

Train or bus from Wick to Chester?

The best way to get from Wick to Chester is to bus which takes 13h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Glasgow, which costs £60 - £240 and takes 13h 36m.

Where does the Wick to Chester bus arrive?

Wick to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Wick to Chester train arrive?

Wick to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Wick to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Wick to Chester is 486 miles. It takes approximately 8h 47m to drive from Wick to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 970+ hotels available in Chester.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Wick to Chester by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Station Stance 3X99
2. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay
12h 4m
£70–234
Train via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wick to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay
13h 36m
£64–233
Bus
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Station Stance 3X99
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One802
4. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchange
13h 37m
Drive 483 mi
1. Drive from Wick to Chester483 mi
8h 47m
£119–172
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
8h 12m
£119–279
Train
1. Take the train from Wick to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
14h 35m
£96–145
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Station Stance 3X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus StationM90
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Liverpool Lime Street
4. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchange1 / ...
15h 6m
£74–180
Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
10h 55m
£118–274
Bus, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Station Stance 3
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ABZ - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
11h 12m
£133–350

Wick to Chester by bus, train, and foot

38Weekly Services

12h 4mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 519.1 mi
Duration: 12h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Town Hall to Chester Bus Interchange via Bus Station Stance 3, Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 13h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wick to Chester via Inverness, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 13h 36m.

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