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Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 49m. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 192 miles (310 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$84 Average price Cheapest | $129 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m 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 Glasgow to Chester:
A train is $13 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glasgow to Chester costing on average $97 (€79).
A train is $20 (€16) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Chester costing on average $104 (€84).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 49m.
Bus takes on average 16h 29m.
Travel optionsfrom Glasgow to Chester
How to get from Glasgow to Chester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Chester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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G386278:00 AM3h44Glasgow Central (GLC)11:44 AMChester station (CTR)$681One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- W33903+G386278:00 AM3h44Glasgow Central (GLC)11:44 AMChester station (CTR)$681One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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G8909510:38 AM3h23Glasgow Central (GLC)2:01 PMChester station (CTR)$1521One-way1 transfer
Other options
- C01362+G386319:40 AM4h04Glasgow Central (GLC)1:44 PMChester station (CTR)$681One-way1 transfer
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C0798512:04 PM4h37Glasgow Central (GLC)4:41 PMChester station (CTR)$791One-way1 transfer- W34160+G3863711:56 AM3h48Glasgow Central (GLC)3:44 PMChester station (CTR)$971One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Chester:
A train is $13 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glasgow to Chester costing on average $97 (€79).
A train is $20 (€16) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Chester costing on average $104 (€84).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 49m.
Bus takes on average 16h 29m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Chester as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Ferries mostly depart from Larne Port and arrive in Douglas.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Chester station (CTR).
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express to go to Chester by train.
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