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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 train with prices starting from $31. 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 train costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $37.
Distance: 191 miles (308 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$87 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price | $126 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 39m 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 Edinburgh to Chester:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Chester costing on average $87 (€71).
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Chester costing on average $92 (€76).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 49m.
Bus takes on average 4h 54m.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Chester
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.
- W33861+
G384116:52 PM3h56Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:48 PMChester station (CTR)$291One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- W33861+G384116:52 PM3h56Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:48 PMChester station (CTR)$291One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- U29183:40 PM1h10Edinburgh Airport4:50 PMBirmingham International Airport$1421One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W00587 · W341882:52 PM5h15Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:07 PMChester station (CTR)$461One-way1 transfer
W84877+AW7857008:12 PM5h40Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1:52 AMChester station (CTR)$601One-way1 transfer- W33861+G386526:52 PM3h52Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:44 PMChester station (CTR)$671One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM18h15Edinburgh, Bus Station5:20 AMChester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)$651One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 PM14h20Edinburgh, Bus Station1:00 PMChester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)$851One-way1 transfer
- U23317:10 AM1h15Edinburgh Airport8:25 AMBirmingham International Airport$851One-way0 transfers
- U23357:25 PM1h10Edinburgh Airport8:35 PMBirmingham International Airport$1521One-way0 transfers
BA1449 · BA13783:10 PM6h20Edinburgh Airport9:30 PMManchester Airport$2621One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Chester:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Chester costing on average $87 (€71).
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Chester costing on average $92 (€76).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 49m.
Bus takes on average 4h 54m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 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 Manchester 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, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express to go to Chester by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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