There are 7 ways to get from Scotland to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 38m£84–139Bus, line 100 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Nbus 100
- Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
8h 12m£25–40Drive 233.2 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Chestercar 233.2 mi
4h£57–83Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
4h 37m£95–242Train, bus
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Glasgow Central - Liverpool Lime Street
- Take the bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchangebus 1 / ...
5h 38m£81–137Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
5h 1m£110–253Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Crewetrain
5h 9m£54–150
Scotland to Chester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Chester is to bus and line 100 bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 8h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Chester is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £80 - £140.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Shudehill Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Chester. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Chester via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Scotland and Chester is 236 miles. The road distance is 234.5 miles.
The best way to get from Scotland to Chester without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £80 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Scotland to Chester, including transfers.
Scotland to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Scotland to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Scotland to Chester is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 100 bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 8h 12m.
What companies run services between Scotland and Chester, England?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay hourly. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Shudehill Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 8h 12m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–220
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £110–220
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £160–300
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £160–300
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £90–210
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–130
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham International to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Scotland to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Scotland to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Chester is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Scotland to Chester.
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