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How to Travel from

Chester to Edinburgh

by Plane, Rideshare or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$240.50
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$227.84

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$265.81
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$329.10
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$227.84

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$607.57
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$582.26

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$30.38–$303.79

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$329.10–$1,075.91

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Liverpool to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.57–$69.62

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$120.25–$291.13
Train from Chester to Stafford
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$24.05–$107.59
Train from Stafford to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$94.93

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Stafford to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Once a week

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Stafford to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$69.62

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$113.92

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$58.23–$139.24

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Chester to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.39–$15.19

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Chester to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$31.64

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Edinburgh is to bus which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 10h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $76.09 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Liverpool. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Chester to Edinburgh?

The distance between Chester and Edinburgh is 378 km. The road distance is 379 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $108.70 - $271.74 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Chester to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Edinburgh bus from?

Chester to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liverpool station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Edinburgh train from?

Chester to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Chester to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs $108.70 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 10h 25m, you could also fly, which costs $47.83 - $163.04 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Chester to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Chester to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Chester to Edinburgh train arrive?

Chester to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Chester to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Edinburgh is 379 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Chester to Edinburgh.

Which airlines fly from Liverpool Airport to Edinburgh Airport Airport?

Ryanair, Aer Lingus and easyJet offer flights from Liverpool Airport to Edinburgh Airport Airport.

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

Book your Chester to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chester to Edinburgh?

Book your Chester to Edinburgh bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2157+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $44.14 per night.
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