How to travel from Inverness to Chester, United Kingdom

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.

5 routes found

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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Train

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

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £160($190)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £48($57)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Chester.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance624km (388 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Inverness and Chester

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Inverness to Chester

Compare travel optionsbetween Inverness and Chester

Transport options from Inverness to Chester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
6h 35m
£160($190)
4 times a day673km (418 miles)
Train via Preston8h 35m
£79($95)
6 times a week676km (420 miles)
Train via Carlisle10h 25m
£46($55)
once a week677km (420 miles)
Bus
9h 50m
£48($57)
twice daily706km (438 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
£71($84)
on demand624km (388 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Inverness and Chester

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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