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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 €12. 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 €12, and a bus costs an average of €38.
Distance: 192 miles (310 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€60 Average price Cheapest | €74 Average price | €74 Average price |
4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 20m Average total duration 14h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | 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 Glasgow to Chester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Glasgow to Chester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Chester
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Chester:
A train is $24 (€19) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Chester costing on average $40 (€31).
A train is $32 (€26) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glasgow to Chester costing on average $48 (€38).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 22m.
Bus takes on average 14h 40m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Chester station (CTR).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange).
- Travel with easyJet to go to Chester by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Chester by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express to go to Chester by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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