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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 an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $62, while a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 191 miles (308 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$62 Average price Cheapest | $127 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 train is $13 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Chester costing on average $75.
A train is $13 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Chester costing on average $75.
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 19m.
Bus takes on average 17h 21m.
The journey is about 50m faster (3h 49m by train vs 4h 39m by car) and roughly $65 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($62 vs $127). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 PM13h45Edinburgh, Bus Station1:00 PMChester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)$611One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 PM13h45Edinburgh, Bus Station1:00 PMChester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)$611One-way1 transfer
Fastest
U23358:20 PM1h10Edinburgh Airport9:30 PMBirmingham International Airport$1111One-way0 transfers
Other options
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W4379610:13 AM4h44Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2:57 PMChester station (CTR)$981One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM18h15Edinburgh, Bus Station5:20 AMChester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)$831One-way1 transfer
- U23319:55 AM1h15Edinburgh Airport11:10 AMBirmingham International Airport$821One-way0 transfers
- U23334:45 PM1h10Edinburgh Airport5:55 PMBirmingham International Airport$1661One-way0 transfers
BA4014 · BA780711:20 AM3h35Edinburgh Airport2:55 PMManchester Airport$3011One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Chester:
A bus is $16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Chester costing on average $106.
A bus is $252 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Chester costing on average $343.
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 15m.
Bus takes on average 13h 50m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express to go to Chester by train.
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