The average bus between Chester and Ayr takes 12h 48m and the fastest bus takes 10h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chester to Ayr. 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 Chester and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 11:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 5:27 PM which arrives into Ayr at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N and take an average of 12h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Chester to Ayr? 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 Chester to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Ayr station via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.
Chester to Ayr bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Chester to Ayr bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.
The distance between Chester and Ayr is 276.7 km. The road distance is 481 km.
You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Ayr Bus Station via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 33m.