Edinburgh to Chester train with Avanti West Coast
4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Chester
Cheapest price
£63
Average price
£96
Fastest journey
3 h 49 m
Average duration
3 h 50 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
308 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Chester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Chester will cost around £96 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £63.
To travel from Edinburgh to Chester you need to make at least one change.
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G55478
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Y05518C26565+W09788+Y05493C26570+W09780+Y05518C26570+W09780+Y05518C26570+W09780+Y05518W10460+G55524C26565+W09788+Y05493C26565+W09788+Y05493
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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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£71 Average Price | £65 Average Price Cheapest | £96 Average Price |
4h 54m average duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m average duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 11m average duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Edinburgh to Chester train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W10467+G55430 | On time 09:51 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h58 | 13:49 Chester station (CTR) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Chester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 308 km |
Average train duration 4h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 17m |
First train 06:12 |
Last train 18:12 |
Train providers: Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and first_transpennine_express trains Edinburgh to Chester
For as little as £23 you can travel by train from Edinburgh to Chester with Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and first_transpennine_express. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Train information from Edinburgh to Chester with Virgin Trains:
- Average Duration: 3 h 17 min
- Cheapest Price: £23
- Virgin Trains frequency: 5 a day
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