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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chester to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 191 miles (308 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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$90 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest |
4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Chester to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chester to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Edinburgh:
A flight is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Edinburgh costing on average $37 (€30).
A flight is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chester to Edinburgh costing on average $41 (€34).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 26m.
Bus takes on average 15h 20m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chester and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Chester station (CTR) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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