How to get to Chester from Dundee

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Compare train for Dundee to Chester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dundee to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £83 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £83, while a flight costs an average of £335.

Distance: 364 km

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Coach
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Driving

£109

Average Price

£83

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Cheapest

£335

Average Price

£78

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 9m

Average total duration

4h 39m

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30m

Additional time*

16h 45m

Average total duration

16h 15m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 29m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 29m

Onboard

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2h 0m

Additional time*

5h 18m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Avanti West Coast

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

British Airways

Most popular airline

Your own car or car rental

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The cheapest way to travel from Dundee to Chester is a coach with an average price of £83.

This is compared to other travel options from Dundee to Chester:

A coach is £26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dundee to Chester costing on average £109.

A coach is £252 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dundee to Chester costing on average £335.

The fastest way to travel from Dundee to Chester is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 29m.

Other travel options to Chester take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 9m.

Coach takes on average 16h 45m.

Yes, you can take a train between Dundee and Chester.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 2h 49m sooner (2h 29m by flight vs 5h 18m by car). Tickets start at around £335 compared to roughly £78 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Dundee to Chester

How to get to Chester from Dundee by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Dundee to Chester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Cross Country
    22:318h05
    Dundee
    6:36Chester
    £1401One-way
    2 changes

Cheapest

  • Cross Country
    22:318h05
    Dundee
    6:36Chester
    £1401One-way
    2 changes

Fastest

  • ScotRail
    13:205h28
    Dundee
    18:48Chester
    £2291One-way
    2 changes

Other options

  • ScotRail
    16:245h33
    Dundee
    21:57Chester
    £1691One-way
    3 changes
  • ScotRail
    14:065h52
    Dundee
    19:58Chester
    £1691One-way
    3 changes
  • ScotRail
    7:366h21
    Dundee
    13:57Chester
    £1691One-way
    3 changes

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FAQs: Dundee to Chester

Travel to Chester 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 Dundee to Chester.

FAQs
You can travel between Dundee and Chester by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Dundee to Chester is a coach with an average price of £83.

This is compared to other travel options from Dundee to Chester:

A coach is £26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dundee to Chester costing on average £109.

A coach is £252 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dundee to Chester costing on average £335.

The fastest way to travel from Dundee to Chester is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 29m.

Other travel options to Chester take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 9m.

Coach takes on average 16h 45m.

The Dundee to Chester distance is approximately 364 km.
The average frequency per day from Dundee to Chester is:
  • Around 18 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dundee and Chester as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dundee to Chester:
  • Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dundee station (DEE) and arrive in Chester station (CTR).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Dundee, West Marketgait / Nethergate (Overgate Centre) and arrive in Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dundee to Chester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Chester by coach.
  • Travel with Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast to go to Chester by train.
  • Travel with BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to Chester by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Dundee to Chester often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Euston (EUS), Manchester, Liverpool, Manchester Piccadilly (MAN). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chester and these popular destinations at a great price.
To travel from Dundee to Chester, you can take a train.
In Chester, you can visit Chester Zoo, one of the UK's largest zoos, or explore the Grosvenor Museum for local history and art. Enjoy a walk or boat trip along the River Dee, or experience cultural offerings at Storyhouse. The Cheshire Military Museum provides insights into military history. Don't miss the stunning Chester Cathedral, the historical Chester Roman Amphitheatre, and the well-preserved Chester City Walls for panoramic views. The Eastgate Clock and The Rows offer iconic sights and unique shopping experiences.
A stay of two to three days in Chester is typically sufficient to explore its historic sites, such as Chester Cathedral, the Roman walls, and the Rows, while also enjoying local dining and shopping experiences.

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