Bus and Coach from Edinburgh to Chester: Compare all prices

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

£44

tomorrow

£55

Saturday

£49

Sunday

£55

Monday

£46

Tuesday

£48

Wednesday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	18h 5m	11:15	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	05:20	Chester	Bus Interchange		Economy	£44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 18/06/2026 11:15:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/06/2026 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 5m
	FlixBus	14h 20m	22:40	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	13:00	Chester	Bus Interchange		Economy	£51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 18/06/2026 22:40:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/06/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	18h 5m	11:15	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	05:20	Chester	Bus Interchange		Economy	£55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 19/06/2026 11:15:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/06/2026 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 5m
	FlixBus	14h 20m	22:40	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	13:00	Chester	Bus Interchange		Economy	£56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 19/06/2026 22:40:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/06/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	18h 5m	11:15	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	05:20	Chester	Bus Interchange		Economy	£49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 20/06/2026 11:15:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/06/2026 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 5m
	FlixBus	14h 20m	22:40	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	13:00	Chester	Bus Interchange		Economy	£52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 20/06/2026 22:40:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/06/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	18h 5m	11:15	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	05:20	Chester	Bus Interchange		Economy	£55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 21/06/2026 11:15:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/06/2026 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 5m
	FlixBus	14h 20m	22:40	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	13:00	Chester	Bus Interchange		Economy	£57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 21/06/2026 22:40:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/06/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	18h 15m	11:05	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	05:20	Chester	Bus Interchange		Economy	£46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 22/06/2026 11:05:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/06/2026 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
	FlixBus	14h 20m	22:40	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	13:00	Chester	Bus Interchange		Economy	£61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 22/06/2026 22:40:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/06/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	18h 5m	11:15	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	05:20	Chester	Bus Interchange		Economy	£48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 23/06/2026 11:15:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/06/2026 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 5m
	FlixBus	14h 20m	22:40	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	13:00	Chester	Bus Interchange		Economy	£51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 23/06/2026 22:40:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/06/2026 13:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Edinburgh to Chester is £40 on 16/06/2026. Flexible travellers 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.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily coaches from Edinburgh to Chester. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Chester.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 6 coaches from Edinburgh to Chester, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Chester, with 6 offers.

Facts about coaches from Edinburgh to Chester

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 2 times every day by bus from Edinburgh to Chester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Chester starting from £40!

Cheapest Bus	£40
Fastest Bus	14h 20m
Earliest Coach	11:15
Latest Coach	22:40
Daily Bus Connections	2 Ø
Distance	307.5 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Edinburgh to Chester

Every day, 2 buses from 1 coach companies leave Edinburgh for Chester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 18/06/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/06

Tuesday 16/06

Wednesday 17/06

Thursday 18/06

£44

Friday 19/06

£55

Saturday 20/06

£49

Sunday 21/06

£55

Monday 22/06

£46

Tuesday 23/06

£48

Wednesday 24/06

Thursday 25/06

£51

Friday 26/06

Saturday 27/06

£59

Sunday 28/06

£66

Monday 29/06

£51

Tuesday 30/06

£42

Wednesday 01/07

£41

Thursday 02/07

£47

Friday 03/07

Saturday 04/07

£62

Sunday 05/07

£51

Monday 06/07

£47

Tuesday 07/07

Wednesday 08/07

Thursday 09/07

Friday 10/07

Saturday 11/07

Sunday 12/07

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 £40, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Edinburgh to Chester. Friday 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 £44. 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 coaches from Edinburgh to Chester are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Chester

The map below shows you where to find all the 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 Coach Station

Vicar's Lane

Zoo

Access Road

Service and Comfort on the bus from Edinburgh to Chester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches 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 coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Edinburgh - Chester bus trip is available from £40 and takes 18h 5m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Edinburgh to Chester is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £40 to £61. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Edinburgh - Chester route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Edinburgh to Chester is offered by roughly 2 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Chester from Edinburgh take?

The quickest coach from Edinburgh to Chester is provided by FlixBus and takes 14h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £51. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Chester?

The earliest bus to Chester departs from Edinburgh at 11:15. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Edinburgh to Chester?

The latest bus to Chester departs from Edinburgh at 22:40. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Edinburgh - Chester route?

Passengers looking to travel from Edinburgh to Chester can travel with FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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 bus to Chester from Edinburgh?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Edinburgh Chester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Edinburgh to Chester?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 2 daily trips between Edinburgh and Chester. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Edinburgh to Chester?

Prices and availability for 2 trips between Edinburgh and Chester change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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!