How to travel from Aberdeen to Chester, United Kingdom

The distance between Aberdeen and Chester is around 518km (322 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Aberdeen to Chester by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £130($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Haymarket and then to Warrington Bank Quay.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £145($175)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Manchester Airport Bus Station and then to Chester.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £47($56)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Chester.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Distance571km (355 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aberdeen and Chester

There are several options for getting from Aberdeen to Chester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £47 ($56) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £130 ($155).

The distance between Aberdeen and Chester is around 518km (322 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 443km (275 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Aberdeen and Chester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aberdeen to Chester is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £130 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Aberdeen and Chester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £47 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aberdeen and Chester. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aberdeen to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket and Warrington Bank Quay. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Aberdeen and Chester. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aberdeen and Chester. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Aberdeen to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Manchester Airport Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Aberdeen and Chester. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aberdeen to Chester. We recommend that you fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Chester. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Chester is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Chester. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aberdeen and Chester. The distance is around 571km (355 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aberdeen to Chester is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around £145 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Aberdeen and Chester

Transport options from Aberdeen to Chester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 55m
£130($155)
hourly518km (322 miles)
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train3h 25m
£220($260)
hourly671km (417 miles)
Train + 2 similar
5h 25m
£145($175)
every 4 hours580km (360 miles)
Train via Preston6h 60m
£78($90)
once a week584km (363 miles)
Train via Newcastle7h 40m
£89($105)
4 times a day704km (437 miles)
Bus
9h 30m
£47($56)
twice daily665km (413 miles)
Drive
6h 5m
£65($77)
on demand571km (355 miles)

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Airports near Chester

The following major airports near Chester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Chester
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Chester
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Chester