How to get from Chester to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Chester to Edinburgh is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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190 miles (307 km) | |
Bus or flight | |
$51 - $64 | |
Bus • $51 (€43) • 14 h 15 min | |
Flight • $64 (€55) • 1 h 10 min | |
FlixBus or easyJet |
Travel 190 miles (307 km) by bus or flight between Chester and Edinburgh. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 10 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $51 (€43). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or easyJet among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Chester to Edinburgh.
You can travel by bus or flight for as low as $30 (€26). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
EasyJet is a British multinational low-cost airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN). It’s the largest UK-based carrier based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to over 150 destinations across Europe and North Africa, making it a popular budget airline for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, easyJet tickets are non-refundable and no complimentary snacks are provided onboard. All fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for carry-on luggage and checked luggage.
There are 2 travel options from Chester to Edinburgh: bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Edinburgh from Chester is by taking a bus, which costs on average $51 (€43).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Chester to Edinburgh:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Chester to Edinburgh costing on average $64 (€55).
The fastest way to get to Edinburgh from Chester is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 10 min.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 14 h 15 min.
You should expect to travel around 190 miles (307 km) between Chester and Edinburgh.
The average frequency per day from Chester to Edinburgh is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chester and Edinburgh as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Chester to Edinburgh:
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