The average bus between Ayr and Chester takes 15h 49m and the fastest bus takes 10h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ayr 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 3 times a day between Ayr and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 15h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ayr 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 Ayr to Chester. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Chester station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 49m.
Ayr to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.
The distance between Ayr and Chester is 276.7 km. The road distance is 482 km.
You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J in around 9h 46m.