The average bus between Ardrossan and Chester takes 19h 1m and the fastest bus takes 12h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ardrossan to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Ardrossan and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ardrossan is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Chester at 11:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Kilmarnock Bus Station and take an average of 19h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Ardrossan to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ardrossan to Chester. However, there are services departing from Ardrossan station and arriving at Chester station via Kilmarnock Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 1m.
Ardrossan to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Hill Street station.
Ardrossan to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.
The distance between Ardrossan and Chester is 299.4 km. The road distance is 487 km.
You can take a bus from Hill Street to Chester Bus Interchange via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 10h 47m.