How to travel from Glasgow to Chester, United Kingdom

The distance between Glasgow and Chester is around 378km (235 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Glasgow 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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Fly

Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated byRyanair+ 2 others

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Train

Take the train to Warrington Bank Quay.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £110($135)

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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £29($34)
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Drive

Drive to Chester.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance385km (240 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Chester

There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Chester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £29 ($34) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($110).

The distance between Glasgow and Chester is around 378km (235 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 310km (192 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Glasgow and Chester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Chester is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £95 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Chester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £29 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Chester. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Glasgow to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Warrington Bank Quay. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Glasgow and Chester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Glasgow and Chester. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Airport Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Glasgow and Chester. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Glasgow and Chester. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and arrive at Liverpool (LPL) - via Dublin (DUB). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Glasgow to Chester. There is however a flight that goes via Dublin (DUB). This services will take at least 2h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Glasgow to Chester typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and and arrive into Liverpool (LPL).

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 Glasgow and Chester. The distance is around 385km (240 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Chester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £110 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Chester

Transport options from Glasgow to Chester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 50m
£95($110)
hourly573km (356 miles)
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train3h 10m
£105($125)
hourly564km (350 miles)
Plane and Train3h 15m
£185($220)
hourly565km (351 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 15m
£110($135)
hourly378km (235 miles)
Train to Liverpool Lime Street4h 20m
£35($41)
twice daily390km (242 miles)
Bus
6h 15m
£29($34)
twice daily432km (269 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
£44($52)
on demand385km (240 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