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How to Travel from

Edinburgh to Chester

by Plane, Rideshare or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$240.50
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$227.84
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$41.77–$291.13
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$291.13

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$265.81
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$329.10
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$227.84

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$607.57
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$582.26
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$531.63
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$26.58–$265.81

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.57–$69.62

Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire

Phone:
+44 151 330 6200
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
Bus from Whitechapel to Chester
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.78–$3.92

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington
Ave. Duration:
2h 48m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$120.25–$291.13
Train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.11–$113.92

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$46.83–$101.26

ScotRail

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

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$75.95–$177.21

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Manchester Airport to Chester
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$39.24
Train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$26.58–$40.50

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Chester is to bus which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 10h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Chester is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $108.70 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Liverpool. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Chester. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Chester via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Chester?

The distance between Edinburgh and Chester is 378 km. The road distance is 379.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Chester without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $108.70 - $271.74 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Edinburgh to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Chester bus from?

Edinburgh to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Chester train from?

Edinburgh to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Chester?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Chester is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs $108.70 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 10h 20m, you could also fly, which costs $47.83 - $163.04 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Chester bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Chester is 379 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Edinburgh to Chester.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Chester train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Chester bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 830+ hotels available in Chester. Prices start at $57.04 per night.
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