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

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Flights and Buses to Chester from Edinburgh. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Train is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Train
3h 49m
£29
£72
5
Flight
2h 30m
£41
£177
37

What is the cheapest way to reach Chester from Edinburgh?

You can reach Chester with just £29 by taking a Train from Avanti West Coast, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Friday
from £73
Saturday
from £123
Sunday
from £62
Monday
from £76
Tuesday
from £44
Wednesday
from £29
Thursday
from £41

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • EasyJet Airline
    15h 45m
    0
    07:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    22:45
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £73
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 15m
    0
    11:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    14:20
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £120
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    12h 50m
    0
    20:15
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    09:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £156
  • R Airlines
    2h 40m
    0
    15:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    18:05
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £179

    Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    16h 50m
    0
    16:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    09:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £123
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    4h 50m
    0
    08:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    13:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £127
  • EasyJet Airline
    13h 15m
    0
    08:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    21:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £128
  • EasyJet Airline
    9h 30m
    0
    11:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    21:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £128

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Ryanair
    26h 5m
    0
    07:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    09:45
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £62
  • EasyJet Airline
    25h 45m
    0
    07:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    09:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £106
  • EasyJet Airline
    15h 10m
    0
    07:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    22:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £134
  • R Airlines
    2h 30m
    0
    20:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    22:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £197

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • EasyJet Airline
    15h 55m
    0
    06:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    21:55
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £76
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 25m
    0
    06:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    09:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £84
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 50m
    0
    06:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    09:50
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £87
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    3h 50m
    0
    09:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    13:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £127

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • EasyJet Airline
    25h 15m
    0
    20:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    21:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £44
  • Ryanair
    23h 40m
    0
    20:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    20:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £64
  • EasyJet Airline
    23h 10m
    0
    20:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    19:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £66
  • Ryanair
    13h 35m
    0
    18:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    07:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £74

    Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 50m
    0
    06:52
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    10:42
    Chester
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £29
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 50m
    0
    08:52
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    12:42
    Chester
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £33
  • TransPennine Express
    3h 49m
    0
    06:12
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    10:01
    Chester
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £100
  • TransPennine Express
    3h 49m
    0
    08:12
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    12:01
    Chester
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £100

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • R Airlines
    15h 10m
    0
    07:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    22:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £41
  • EasyJet Airline
    15h 40m
    0
    07:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    22:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £57
  • R Airlines
    24h 15m
    0
    07:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    07:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £62
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 40m
    0
    18:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    22:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £76

What are the fastest trips from Edinburgh to Chester?

You can get to Chester from Edinburgh in just 2h 30m with a Flight from R Airlines. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Friday
from 2h 40m
Saturday
from 3h 0m
Sunday
from 2h 30m
Monday
from 3h 25m
Tuesday
from 4h 0m
Wednesday
from 3h 49m
Thursday
from 3h 40m

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • R Airlines
    2h 40m
    0
    15:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    18:05
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £179
  • R Airlines
    2h 40m
    0
    15:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    18:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £299
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 15m
    0
    11:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    14:20
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £120
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 55m
    0
    08:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    12:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £188

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 0m
    0
    11:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    14:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £163
  • Ryanair
    3h 25m
    0
    16:15
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    19:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £267
  • Ryanair
    3h 45m
    0
    16:15
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    20:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £176
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    4h 50m
    0
    08:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    13:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £127

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • R Airlines
    2h 30m
    0
    20:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    22:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £197
  • R Airlines
    2h 55m
    0
    20:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    22:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £229
  • Jet2.com
    6h 10m
    0
    15:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    21:50
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £250
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    11h 55m
    0
    19:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    07:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £268

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 25m
    0
    06:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    09:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £84
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 50m
    0
    06:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    09:50
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £87
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    3h 50m
    0
    09:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    13:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £127
  • British Airways
    3h 55m
    0
    14:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    18:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £234

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • British Airways
    4h 0m
    0
    11:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    15:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £226
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    4h 45m
    0
    15:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    20:05
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £147
  • BA CityFlyer
    5h 35m
    0
    10:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    16:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    BA CityFlyer
    Economy
    from £236
  • EasyJet Airline
    6h 35m
    0
    10:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    17:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £85

    Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • TransPennine Express
    3h 49m
    0
    06:12
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    10:01
    Chester
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £100
  • TransPennine Express
    3h 49m
    0
    08:12
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    12:01
    Chester
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £100
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 50m
    0
    06:52
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    10:42
    Chester
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £29
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 50m
    0
    08:52
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    12:42
    Chester
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £33

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 40m
    0
    18:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    22:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £76
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    3h 50m
    0
    09:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    13:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £103
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    4h 0m
    0
    08:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    12:20
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £104
  • British Airways
    4h 10m
    0
    06:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    11:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £236
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Edinburgh to Chester

What are the most popular stations in Edinburgh and Chester?

In Edinburgh, you will usually depart from St Andrew's House Station, Waverley Station or Park Central, while in Chester you will be arriving at Central Station, Vicar's Lane or Bus Interchange, 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 Chester from Edinburgh? With 9 connections between 2 Train, Flight and Bus 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 Edinburgh and Chester, you can pay as low as £29 with a Train from Avanti West Coast.

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 R Airlines: you will get to Chester in just 2h 30m.

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 Edinburgh and Chester are EasyJet Airline, Eastern Air Lines (2011) and R Airlines, 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 Edinburgh and Chester 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 Broomhouse or to Bache, and look at flights from Edinburgh Airport, and landing at Liverpool 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 Edinburgh to Chester?

The most popular companies between Edinburgh and Chester, are EasyJet Airline, Eastern Air Lines (2011) and R Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Train companies: TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast

Airlines: EasyJet Airline, Eastern Air Lines (2011), R Airlines and 7 more.

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

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

FAQs about the trip from Edinburgh to Chester

How can I reach Chester from Edinburgh?

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

How far is Chester from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh and Chester is 307.5 km.

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

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 Edinburgh to Chester?

You can get to Chester with just £29 by taking a Train from Avanti West Coast.

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

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 Chester in just 2h 30m with a Flight from R Airlines.

More routes to Edinburgh and to Chester

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

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