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What is the best way to travel from Chester to Edinburgh?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Trains, Buses, Carpool and Flights for the journey to Edinburgh from Chester. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Train
4h 22m
£103
£103
2
Bus
7h 25m
£21
£32
6
Car
3h 50m
£22
£22
1
Flight
2h 40m
£34
£120
56

What is the cheapest way to reach Edinburgh from Chester?

You can get to Edinburgh with just £21 by taking a Bus from National Express, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from £30
tomorrow
from £24
Friday
from £21
Saturday
from £32
Sunday
from £22
Monday
from £24
Tuesday
from £34

    Cheapest Buses today

  • National Express
    8h 40m
    0
    23:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    08:05
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    11h 10m
    0
    20:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    07:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    09:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • Cheapest Flights today

  • Ryanair
    23h 0m
    0
    13:50
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    12:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £90
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 10m
    0
    15:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    19:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £98
  • Skyscanner
    18h 0m
    0
    14:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    08:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from £101

    Cheapest Buses tomorrow

  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    10:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    11h 10m
    0
    20:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    07:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • Cheapest Flights tomorrow

  • Jet2.com
    29h 35m
    0
    10:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £73
  • Ryanair
    27h 5m
    0
    16:50
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    19:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £76
  • EasyJet Airline
    8h 45m
    0
    07:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:15
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £95

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    8h 35m
    0
    10:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    19:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    09:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    11h 10m
    0
    20:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    07:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Ryanair
    14h 10m
    0
    05:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    19:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £62
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 20m
    0
    08:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    13:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £111
  • Aer Lingus
    19h 0m
    0
    19:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    14:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £139

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • megabus
    7h 40m
    0
    16:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    23:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £32
  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    09:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Ryanair
    4h 25m
    0
    11:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £73
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 30m
    0
    07:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    11:15
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £105
  • British Airways
    4h 5m
    0
    17:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    21:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £134

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    10:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    11h 10m
    0
    20:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    07:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    09:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • Cheapest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 50m
    0
    11:40
    Manchester Airport
    15:30
    Edinburgh
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £22
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Ryanair
    11h 50m
    0
    05:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £49
  • British Airways
    15h 15m
    0
    06:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    22:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £75
  • EasyJet Airline
    2h 40m
    0
    18:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    21:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £147

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    10:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    11h 10m
    0
    20:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    07:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    09:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • R Airlines
    5h 0m
    0
    15:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £45
  • Ryanair
    5h 5m
    0
    10:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £61
  • Aer Lingus
    13h 5m
    0
    19:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    08:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £152

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 35m
    0
    12:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £34
  • R Airlines
    14h 10m
    0
    06:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £39
  • British Airways
    4h 30m
    0
    07:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    12:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £69
  • Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    09:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • National Express
    11h 10m
    0
    20:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    07:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • Transport for Wales
    4h 22m
    0
    05:56
    Chester
    Central Station
    10:18
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £103

What are the fastest trips from Chester to Edinburgh?

You can get to Edinburgh from Chester in just 2h 40m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 4h 10m
tomorrow
from 2h 55m
Friday
from 4h 20m
Saturday
from 3h 30m
Sunday
from 2h 40m
Monday
from 3h 40m
Tuesday
from 4h 22m

    Fastest Flights today

  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 10m
    0
    15:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    19:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £98
  • Aer Lingus
    12h 5m
    0
    19:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    07:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £159
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    12h 10m
    0
    19:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    07:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £170
  • Fastest Buses today

  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    09:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    10:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £39
  • National Express
    8h 40m
    0
    23:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    08:05
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30

    Fastest Flights tomorrow

  • R Airlines
    2h 55m
    0
    06:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    09:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £97
  • EasyJet Airline
    8h 45m
    0
    07:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:15
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £95
  • Aer Lingus
    17h 55m
    0
    13:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    07:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £235
  • Fastest Buses tomorrow

  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    09:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    10:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    8h 40m
    0
    23:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    08:05
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 20m
    0
    08:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    13:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £111
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    12h 10m
    0
    19:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    07:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £160
  • Norwegian Air International
    13h 0m
    0
    19:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    08:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Norwegian Air International
    Economy
    from £174
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    09:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • megabus
    7h 40m
    0
    16:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    23:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    8h 35m
    0
    10:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    19:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £21

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 30m
    0
    07:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    11:15
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £105
  • British Airways
    4h 5m
    0
    17:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    21:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £134
  • Ryanair
    4h 25m
    0
    11:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £73
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    09:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • megabus
    7h 40m
    0
    16:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    23:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £32
  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • EasyJet Airline
    2h 40m
    0
    18:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    21:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £147
  • Ryanair
    11h 50m
    0
    05:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £49
  • Aer Lingus
    13h 5m
    0
    19:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    08:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £160
  • Fastest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 50m
    0
    11:40
    Manchester Airport
    15:30
    Edinburgh
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £22
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    09:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • megabus
    7h 40m
    0
    16:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    23:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £32
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    10:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • British Airways
    3h 40m
    0
    16:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £222
  • R Airlines
    5h 0m
    0
    15:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £45
  • Ryanair
    5h 5m
    0
    10:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £61
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    09:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    10:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    8h 40m
    0
    23:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    08:05
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £42

    Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • Transport for Wales
    4h 22m
    0
    05:56
    Chester
    Central Station
    10:18
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £103
  • Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • British Airways
    4h 30m
    0
    07:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    12:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £69
  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 35m
    0
    12:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £34
  • Jet2.com
    13h 25m
    0
    08:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    22:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £103
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    09:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    16:50
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    10:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40
  • National Express
    8h 40m
    0
    23:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    08:05
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £43
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Chester to Edinburgh

What are the most popular stations in Chester and Edinburgh?

In Chester, you will usually depart from Central Station, Vicar's Lane or Bus Interchange, while in Edinburgh you will be arriving at St Andrew's House Station, Waverley Station or Park Central, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Edinburgh from Chester? With 9 connections between 1 Train, Bus, Car and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Chester and Edinburgh, you can pay as low as £21 with a Bus from National Express.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from EasyJet Airline: you will get to Edinburgh in just 2h 40m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Chester and Edinburgh are National Express, Ryanair and EasyJet Airline, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Chester and Edinburgh is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Bache or to Broomhouse, and look at flights from Liverpool Airport, and landing at Edinburgh Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Chester to Edinburgh?

The most popular companies between Chester and Edinburgh, are National Express, Ryanair and EasyJet Airline. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express and megabus

Train companies: Transport for Wales

Airlines: Ryanair, EasyJet Airline, Aer Lingus and 7 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Chester to Edinburgh

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Chester to Edinburgh. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Chester to Edinburgh

How can I reach Edinburgh from Chester?

Every day, there are on average 9 connections between Train, Bus, Car and Flight, with which you can get to Edinburgh from Chester.

How far is Edinburgh from Chester?

The distance between Chester and Edinburgh is 307.5 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Chester and Edinburgh?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 8 kgs of CO2, a train 11 kgs, a car 52 kgs, and a flight 76 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Chester to Edinburgh?

You can get to Edinburgh with just £21 by taking a Bus from National Express.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Edinburgh?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Edinburgh in just 2h 40m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline.

More routes to Chester and to Edinburgh

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Chester and to Edinburgh. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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