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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. 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 $45, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 191 miles (308 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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$110 Average price | $85 Average price Cheapest |
4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Edinburgh to Chester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Chester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Chester
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Chester:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Chester costing on average $40 (€32).
A train is $12 (€10) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Chester costing on average $45 (€36).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 36m.
Bus takes on average 14h 20m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Chester as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Chester station (CTR).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange).
- Travel with easyJet to go to Chester by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express to go to Chester by train.
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