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.
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 from Glasgow (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL).
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Take the train to Warrington Bank Quay.
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Take the bus to Manchester Airport Bus Station and then to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 2h 50m | £95($110) | hourly | 573km (356 miles) |
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 3h 10m | £105($125) | hourly | 564km (350 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 15m | £185($220) | hourly | 565km (351 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3h 15m | £110($135) | hourly | 378km (235 miles) |
Train to Liverpool Lime Street | 4h 20m | £35($41) | twice daily | 390km (242 miles) |
Bus | 6h 15m | £29($34) | twice daily | 432km (269 miles) |
Drive | 3h 55m | £44($52) | on demand | 385km (240 miles) |
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