The average train between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Chester takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Chester. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Chester. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station and arriving at Chester station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Chester train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Haymarket station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Chester train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Chester is 308.1 km. The road distance is 386 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Haymarket to Warrington Bank Quay every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 41m.