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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 train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. 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 train costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $33.
Distance: 191 miles (308 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$77 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price | $126 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 25m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Edinburgh:
A bus is $0.77 (€0.63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Edinburgh costing on average $77 (€63).
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chester to Edinburgh costing on average $81 (€66).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 4h 53m.
Travel optionsfrom Chester to Edinburgh
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- W34206+
Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+
L87904+
G385065:52 AM6h14Chester station (CTR)12:06 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$441One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- W34206+Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street+L87904+G385065:52 AM6h14Chester station (CTR)12:06 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$441One-way3 transfers
Fastest
- U23369:05 PM1h05Birmingham International Airport10:10 PMEdinburgh Airport$451One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W33941+G3851810:52 AM3h27Chester station (CTR)2:19 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$911One-way1 transfer
- W34290+G385272:52 PM3h28Chester station (CTR)6:20 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$951One-way1 transfer
- W34289+G385314:52 PM3h32Chester station (CTR)8:24 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$951One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM14h10Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)6:25 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$691One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 AM17h05Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)5:35 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$1081One-way1 transfer
- U29172:00 PM1h10Birmingham International Airport3:10 PMEdinburgh Airport$721One-way0 transfers
- U23328:55 AM1h10Birmingham International Airport10:05 AMEdinburgh Airport$771One-way0 transfers
BA1369 · BA14664:55 PM5h55Manchester Airport10:50 PMEdinburgh Airport$1671One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Edinburgh:
A bus is $0.77 (€0.63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Edinburgh costing on average $77 (€63).
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chester to Edinburgh costing on average $81 (€66).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 55m.
Bus takes on average 4h 53m.
- 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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