Trains from Chester to Glasgow

Chester to Glasgow train information

Which operators can I use?

The route connecting Chester, which is in England and Glasgow, located in Scotland is well served by trains. Use our travel search engine to search for your ticket and see the rail company for this journey.

How far is it by train?

Travelling by train is a fast and easy option to go to Glasgow from Chester. The average travel duration between Chester to Glasgow is 3h37m to travel the 193 miles.

How much does it costs?

The cheapest ticket price we've found to travel in the next month is £29.00 one way.

Best prices for Chester to Glasgow train tickets

Chester - Glasgow prices calendar

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Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

The graph above shows the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the train ticket is booked. Buying your train from Chester to Glasgow in advance can enable you to save money for your journey.

Tickets are available from £26 when buying your seat 3 days in advance which is 57% cheaper than the best fare we found when booking on the day you're travelling.

Best prices for Chester to Glasgow trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Chester and Glasgow by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Glasgow to Chester and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Chester - Glasgow train tickets

National Railcards can offer great value for money if you're travelling by train. Depending on your age as well as your situation, you can get one of the 5 different railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can enable you to save money for your Chester Glasgow train ticket.

How much can I save with a railcard?

In order to understand the benefits of a railcard, you can evaluate how many trips you need to break even. You will see that usually only a few trips are needed.

For your assessment, you have to include the railcard cost, for instance £30, your savings on each trip (i.e.: 34%) and the cost of your ticket. The average price of a Chester Glasgow ticket is £49.58 (1).

Divide the railcard cost by the saving: £30/34%= £88. Now divide £88 by £49.58: £88/£49.58 = 1.77. It will take you about 2 trips from Glasgow to Chester (one way journey) with your railcard to break even.

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard that costs £20. Railcards enable you to get 34% off most train fares, so you will save 1/3 on most rail fares.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey