Bus Edinburgh to Chester: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Edinburgh to Chester

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Edinburgh to Chester from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$55

Sunday

$61

Monday

$52

Tuesday

$48

Wednesday

Thursday

$54

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	18h 5m	11:15 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	5:20 AM	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 11:15:00 AM to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 5m
FlixBus	14h 20m	10:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	1:00 PM	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	$68	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 10:40:00 PM to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
FlixBus	19h 0m	11:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	6:40 PM	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	$80	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 11:40:00 PM to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	18h 5m	11:15 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	5:20 AM	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 11:15:00 AM to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 5m
FlixBus	19h 0m	11:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	6:40 PM	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	$75	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 11:40:00 PM to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
FlixBus	14h 20m	10:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	1:00 PM	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	$78	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/7/2025 10:40:00 PM to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	18h 5m	11:15 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	5:20 AM	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 11:15:00 AM to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 5m
FlixBus	19h 0m	11:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	6:40 PM	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	$73	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 11:40:00 PM to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m
FlixBus	14h 20m	10:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	1:00 PM	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	$103	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 10:40:00 PM to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	18h 5m	11:15 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	5:20 AM	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 11:15:00 AM to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 5m
FlixBus	14h 20m	10:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	1:00 PM	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	$51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 10:40:00 PM to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
FlixBus	19h 0m	11:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	6:40 PM	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	$67	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/9/2025 11:40:00 PM to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	18h 5m	11:15 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	5:20 AM	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	$54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 11:15:00 AM to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 5m
FlixBus	14h 20m	10:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	1:00 PM	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	$60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 10:40:00 PM to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
FlixBus	19h 0m	11:40 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	6:40 PM	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	$71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 11:40:00 PM to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Edinburgh to Chester is $48 on 12/9/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Edinburgh and Chester

See here how frequent the connections between Edinburgh and Chester are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from Edinburgh to Chester. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Chester.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 10 buses from Edinburgh to Chester, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Chester, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Edinburgh to Chester

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Edinburgh to Chester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Chester starting from $48!

Cheapest Bus	$48
Fastest Bus	14h 20m
Earliest Bus	11:15 AM
Latest Bus	11:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	191.1 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Edinburgh to Chester

Every day, 3 buses from 1 bus companies leave Edinburgh for Chester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

$55

Sunday 12/07

$61

Monday 12/08

$52

Tuesday 12/09

$48

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

$54

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

$55

Monday 12/15

$63

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

$81

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

$86

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Chester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh to Chester, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $48, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Edinburgh to Chester. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $55.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Chester, with $48. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $51.

How to save money travelling from Edinburgh to Chester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Edinburgh to Chester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Edinburgh to Chester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Edinburgh to Chester are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Chester

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Edinburgh and Chester.

Central bus station

Multrees Walk 13-14

St Andrew Square

St Andrew's House Station

Edinburgh St Andrew's House Edinburgh St Andrew's House

Edingburgh - Queensferry Street

N St David St

Bus Interchange

Frodsham Street 65

Northgate

Hunters Walk

Central Bus Station

Central Station

Vicar's Lane

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Edinburgh to Chester? Compare all modes of transports from Edinburgh to Chester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Edinburgh to Chester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Edinburgh to Chester? Or which bus companies serve the route Edinburgh to Chester? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Edinburgh to Chester bus

How much does a Edinburgh Chester bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $48 and takes 18h 5m to reach Chester. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Edinburgh to Chester?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $48 and $103. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chester.

On average, how many connections are available from Edinburgh to Chester each day?

Every day, the Edinburgh to Chester bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Edinburgh to Chester take?

The fastest bus from Edinburgh to Chester is offered by FlixBus and takes 14h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $68. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Chester?

The earliest bus arriving in Chester from Edinburgh starts at 11:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Edinburgh to Chester?

The latest bus trip departing from Edinburgh for Chester starts at 11:40 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Edinburgh Chester route?

When traveling by bus from Edinburgh to Chester, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Chester?

You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh and Chester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Edinburgh to Chester bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Edinburgh Chester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Edinburgh Chester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Edinburgh to Chester on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Edinburgh to Chester

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Edinburgh and to Chester

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Edinburgh and to Chester. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!