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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £81 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 17m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £81, while a flight costs an average of £255.
Distance: 442 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£123 Average Price | £255 Average Price | £81 Average Price Cheapest | £93 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 58m Average total duration 17h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Chester to Aberdeen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Aberdeen:
A coach is £42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Aberdeen costing on average £123.
A coach is £174 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chester to Aberdeen costing on average £255.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 18m.
Coach takes on average 17h 58m.
You'll arrive about 36m sooner (5h 48m by train vs 6h 24m by car). Tickets start at around £123 compared to roughly £93 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Aberdeen from Chester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Chester to Aberdeen is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Aberdeen are Stonehaven, Dundee, Banchory, Inverurie and Peterhead. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Aberdeen on Omio.
Stonehaven is a seaside town in Aberdeenshire known for its harbour, coastal setting and nearby Dunnottar Castle. It combines fishing heritage with a relaxed centre, North Sea views and strong local traditions.
Dundee is a compact Scottish city on the River Tay, known for design, digital creativity and a maritime past. The waterfront and V&A Dundee give it a modern feel, while old streets and university life keep its character grounded.
Travel to Aberdeen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chester to Aberdeen.
This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Aberdeen:
A coach is £42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Aberdeen costing on average £123.
A coach is £174 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chester to Aberdeen costing on average £255.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 18m.
Coach takes on average 17h 58m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chester and Aberdeen as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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