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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Edinburgh to Chester

Showing times and prices for 24 Apr

Cheapest price

£47

Average price

£72

Fastest journey

14 h 40 m

Average duration

17 h 27 m

Buses per day

Distance

308 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Edinburgh to Chester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

FlixBus · FlixBus

11:3517h40

Edinburgh

05:15Chester

£471One-way

1 change

FlixBus · FlixBus

22:4014h40

Edinburgh

13:20Chester

£821One-way

1 change

FlixBus · FlixBus

23:4020h00

Edinburgh

19:40Chester

£881One-way

1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, flight and coach for Edinburgh to Chester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.

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Coach	Most popular Train	Flight
£96 Average Price	£71 Average Price	£65 Average Price Cheapest
6h 11m average duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 54m average duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 10m average duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
- CO2 emissions	0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

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Live departures

Edinburgh to Chester bus times

Showing buses for today, Wednesday 23 April

Last updated at 11:31

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
FlixBus · FlixBus	21:40 Edinburgh	14h40	12:20 Chester	1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus	22:40 Edinburgh	20h00	18:40 Chester	1 change
Thursday 24 April
FlixBus · FlixBus	10:35 Edinburgh	17h40	04:15 Chester	1 change
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Chester

United Kingdom

Buses from Edinburgh to Chester run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £60 but you can travel from only £20 by train.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from £20

Distance

308 km

Average bus duration

5h 41m

Cheapest ticket price

£60

Buses per day

Bus providers

Fastest bus

5h 9m

First bus

08:52

Last bus

12:52

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Train from £20

Coach companies: TransPennine Express and FlixBus Edinburgh to Chester

Travel from Edinburgh to Chester from £22 with Omio’s coach partners TransPennine Express and FlixBus! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

TransPennine Express from Edinburgh to Chester coach information:

Average Duration: 3 h 45 min
Cheapest Price: £67

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Edinburgh to Chester coach information with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 14 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: £22

FAQs: Edinburgh to Chester coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Edinburgh to Chester with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Chester.

Cheap coach tickets from Edinburgh to Chester can start from as little as £60 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Edinburgh to Chester is £96; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The coach time between Edinburgh and Chester is on average 5 h 9 min for the 191 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Edinburgh to Chester by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Edinburgh to Chester leaves at 08: 52. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Edinburgh to Chester leaves at 12: 52.

There are 3 coaches a day from Edinburgh to Chester which require at least one change with FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.

For the route from Edinburgh to Chester you can take a coach with FlixBus. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services to Chester from Edinburgh on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

The cheapest month to travel from Edinburgh to Chester by coach is December.

You have options as you can travel between Edinburgh and Chester 3 different ways: train, flight or coach.

No, the coach from Edinburgh to Chester has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Edinburgh to Chester.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Edinburgh to Chester.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Edinburgh to Chester.