How to travel from Perth to Chester, United Kingdom

The distance between Perth and Chester is around 461km (287 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Perth 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL).

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    £115($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train via Haymarket

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

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £125($150)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £46($54)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Chester.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance461km (287 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perth and Chester

There are several options for getting from Perth to Chester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £46 ($54) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £115 ($135).

The distance between Perth and Chester is around 461km (287 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 358km (222 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Perth and Chester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perth to Chester is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx £115 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Chester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £46 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perth and Chester. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perth to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Glasgow Queen Street, St Enoch SPT Subway Station, Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express Service, Transport for Wales and Northern Rail run train services between Perth and Chester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Perth and Chester. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Perth to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Broxden Lamberkine Drive, Buchanan Bus Station and Manchester Airport Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Perth and Chester. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perth to Chester. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL). instead which will take 4h 5m.

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 Perth and Chester. The distance is around 461km (287 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to Chester is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £130 ($155).

How do I get from Perth to Chester

Compare travel optionsbetween Perth and Chester

Transport options from Perth to Chester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 5m
£115($135)
hourly684km (425 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane4h 20m
£135($160)
hourly618km (384 miles)
Train to Aberdeen, plane4h 30m
£155($180)
hourly663km (412 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane4h 35m
£120($145)
hourly664km (413 miles)
Train to Inverness, plane5h 20m
£170($200)
every 3 hours762km (474 miles)
Train via Haymarket + 2 similar
4h 40m
£125($150)
every 4 hours464km (288 miles)
Train4h 40m
£130($155)
hourly480km (298 miles)
Train via Haymarket5h 40m
£74($87)
every 4 hours506km (315 miles)
Bus
7h 30m
£46($54)
twice daily527km (327 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
£52($62)
on demand461km (287 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