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Compare train and flight for Inverness to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £84 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £84, while a train costs an average of £84.
Distance: 484 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£84 Average Price Cheapest | £104 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 32m Average total duration Fastest 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Chester:
A train is £101 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Inverness to Chester costing on average £185.
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 32m.
Tickets start at around £84 compared to roughly £104 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £20. The journey takes 7h 2m versus 6h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get to Chester from Inverness by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Inverness to Chester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:447h17Inverness14:01Chester£2041One-way3 changes
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- 6:447h17Inverness14:01Chester£2041One-way3 changes
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- 6:447h17Inverness14:01Chester£2041One-way3 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Inverness to Chester:
A train is £101 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Inverness to Chester costing on average £185.
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 32m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Inverness and Chester as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Inverness station (INV) and arrive in Chester station (CTR).
- Flights mostly depart from Inverness Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Travel with Scotrail, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail to go to Chester by train.
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