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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Glenrothes is to bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 7h 51m.

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 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 Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Chester to Glenrothes?

The distance between Chester and Glenrothes is 271 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 and bus which takes 6h 9m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m 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 National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Bus or fly from Chester to Glenrothes?

The best way to get from Chester to Glenrothes is to bus which takes 7h 51m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £80 - £210 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Chester to Glenrothes bus arrive?

Chester to Glenrothes bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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 765+ hotels available in Glenrothes.

Chester to Glenrothes - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Chester to Glenrothes by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X59a / ...
6h 9m
£80–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 830
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
7h 51m
£53–83
Drive 261.1 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Glenrothescar 261.1 mi
4h 34m
£65–94
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 38m
£83–203
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X59
7h 6m
£82–140
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 20m
£82–196
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly
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 13m
£67–166

Chester to Glenrothes by train, foot, and bus

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6h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 269.4 mi
Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 4 times a day.

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