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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Glenrothes is to bus and line 100 bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 10h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Glenrothes is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Glenrothes?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Glenrothes. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Inverkeithing via Warrington Bank Quay and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Chester to Glenrothes?

The distance between Chester and Glenrothes is 267 miles. The road distance is 262.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Glenrothes without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Chester to Glenrothes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Glenrothes bus from?

Chester to Glenrothes bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Glenrothes train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Chester to Glenrothes?

The best way to get from Chester to Glenrothes is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus and line 100 bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 10h 44m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Chester to Glenrothes bus arrive?

Chester to Glenrothes bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G station.

Where does the Chester to Glenrothes train arrive?

Chester to Glenrothes train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Chester to Glenrothes?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Glenrothes is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Chester to Glenrothes.

Where can I stay near Glenrothes?

There are 774+ hotels available in Glenrothes.

Chester to Glenrothes - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, line 100 bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Chester and Glenrothes?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Glenrothes station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.

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There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Glenrothes by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 27m
£92–163
Bus, line 100 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus X30
2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N to Shudehill Interchangebus 100
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
5. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Baybus X24
10h 44m
£42–70
Drive 261.1 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Glenrothescar 261.1 mi
4h 34m
£64–92
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 47m
£68–179
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kirkcaldytrain
7h 7m
£106–194
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 46m
£68–176
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 26m
£64–158
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Cupartrain
7h 19m
£132–327

Chester to Glenrothes by train and bus

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5h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 265.4 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Warrington Bank Quay to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and North Approach Road in around 10h 44m.

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