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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 an average ticket price of $85 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 51m. 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 $85, while a flight costs an average of $403.
Distance: 192 miles (310 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$85 Average price Cheapest | $403 Average price | $90 Average price | $125 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 33m Average total duration 14h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Glasgow to Chester
Compare the available ways to get from Glasgow to Chester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Chester:
A train is $5 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glasgow to Chester costing on average $90 (€76).
A train is $319 (€268) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Chester costing on average $403 (€339).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 21m.
Bus takes on average 14h 33m.
The journey is about 43m faster (3h 21m by train vs 4h 4m by car) and roughly $41 (€34) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($85 (€72) vs $125 (€106)). 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 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:40 PM 14h20 Glasgow 12:00 PM Chester $75 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:40 PM 14h20 Glasgow 12:00 PM Chester $75 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:40 PM 14h20 Glasgow 12:00 PM Chester $75 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:40 PM 14h20 Glasgow 1:00 PM Chester $79 1 One-way 0 transfers11:55 PM 18h35 Glasgow 6:30 PM Chester $87 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Chester:
A train is $5 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glasgow to Chester costing on average $90 (€76).
A train is $319 (€268) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Chester costing on average $403 (€339).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 21m.
Bus takes on average 14h 33m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Manchester 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).
- Ferries mostly depart from Larne Port and arrive in Douglas.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, 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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