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Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Chester

Showing times and prices for Dec 10

Cheapest

$81

Average

$114

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Chester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest

C42578

10:11AM4h39

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

02:50PMChester station (CTR)

$811One-way

1 transfer

Cheapest

C42574

08:12AM4h38

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

12:50PMChester station (CTR)

$811One-way

1 transfer

C42574

08:12AM3h49

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

12:01PMChester station (CTR)

$1361One-way

2 transfers

C22054

08:52AM3h52

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

12:44PMChester station (CTR)

$1361One-way

1 transfer

C42578

10:11AM3h50

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

02:01PMChester station (CTR)

$1361One-way

2 transfers

Edinburgh to Chester train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, December 10

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Transpennine Express C42574	08:12AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	3h49	12:01PM Chester station (CTR)	2 transfers
Transpennine Express C42574	08:12AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	4h38	12:50PM Chester station (CTR)	1 transfer
Avanti West Coast C22054	08:52AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	3h52	12:44PM Chester station (CTR)	1 transfer
Transpennine Express C42578	10:11AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	3h50	02:01PM Chester station (CTR)	2 transfers
Transpennine Express C42578	10:11AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	4h39	02:50PM Chester station (CTR)	1 transfer
Avanti West Coast C22056	10:52AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	3h52	02:44PM Chester station (CTR)	1 transfer
This is the last train of the day.

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Fastest train times from Edinburgh to Chester

Showing times and prices for Dec 10

Fastest Journey

3 h 49 m

Average

4 h 6 m

Trains per day

Distance

308 km

It's difficult to get from Edinburgh to Chester without transferring at least once.

Fastest

C42574

08:12AM3h49

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

12:01PMChester station (CTR)

$1361One-way

2 transfers

C42578

10:11AM3h50

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

02:01PMChester station (CTR)

$1361One-way

2 transfers

C22054

08:52AM3h52

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

12:44PMChester station (CTR)

$1361One-way

1 transfer

C22056

10:52AM3h52

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

02:44PMChester station (CTR)

$1361One-way

1 transfer

C42574

08:12AM4h38

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

12:50PMChester station (CTR)

$811One-way

1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Chester

Trains from Edinburgh to Chester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€33) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

190 miles (307 km)

Average train duration

4h 22m

Cheapest ticket price

$37 (€33)

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

3h 17m

First train

01:22

Last train

22:30

Price information

Train companies: Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and first_transpennine_express from Edinburgh to Chester trains

Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and first_transpennine_express trains will get you from Edinburgh to Chester from $29 (€25). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Virgin Trains from Edinburgh to Chester train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 17 min
Cheapest Price: $29
Virgin Trains frequency: 5 a day

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

TransPennine Express from Edinburgh to Chester train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 45 min
Cheapest Price: $83

FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Chester

FAQs: Travel by train from Edinburgh to Chester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Chester.

Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Chester can start from as little as $37 (€33) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Edinburgh to Chester is $95 (€84); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Edinburgh to Chester train travel time is 3 h 17 min for the 190 mile (307 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Edinburgh to Chester leaves at 1: 22 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Edinburgh to Chester leaves at 10: 30 PM.

There are 6 trains a day from Edinburgh to Chester which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Edinburgh to Chester train with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the trip to Chester from Edinburgh as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 10: 30 PM.

A trip to Chester from Edinburgh is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 17 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Edinburgh to Chester by train is November.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Edinburgh to Chester including taking a train, flight or bus.