The distance between Inverness and Chester is around 624km (388 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 6h 35m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Inverness to Chester by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Haymarket and then to Warrington Bank Quay.
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Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Manchester Airport Bus Station and then to Chester.
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There are several options for getting from Inverness to Chester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £46 ($55) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($190).
The distance between Inverness and Chester is around 624km (388 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 484km (301 miles)
It takes around 6h 35m to get from Inverness and Chester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Inverness to Chester is to take the train which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx £160 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Inverness and Chester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £46 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Inverness and Chester. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Inverness to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket and Warrington Bank Quay. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.
First ScotRail Service, LNER, Avanti West Coast, West Coast Railways and Caledonian Sleeper run train services between Inverness and Chester. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 35m, 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 Inverness and Chester. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Inverness 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 50m.
Megabus UK, Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Inverness and Chester. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Inverness to Chester. We recommend that you take the train to Haymarket and then to Warrington Bank Quay. instead which will take 6h 35m.
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 Inverness and Chester. The distance is around 624km (388 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Inverness to Chester is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around £160 ($190).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 6h 35m | £160($190) | 4 times a day | 673km (418 miles) |
Train via Preston | 8h 35m | £79($95) | 6 times a week | 676km (420 miles) |
Train via Carlisle | 10h 25m | £46($55) | once a week | 677km (420 miles) |
Bus | 9h 50m | £48($57) | twice daily | 706km (438 miles) |
Drive | 6h 40m | £71($84) | on demand | 624km (388 miles) |
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Loganair
Scottish Citylink
The following major airports near Chester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.