The average bus between Chester and Irvine takes 15h 26m and the fastest bus takes 12h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chester to Irvine. 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 Chester and Irvine. The earliest departure is at 12:12 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chester is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Irvine at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Queen Square and take an average of 15h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Chester to Irvine? 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 Irvine. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Irvine station via Queen Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 26m.
Chester to Irvine bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Bull & Stirrup station.
Chester to Irvine bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
The distance between Chester and Irvine is 293.2 km. The road distance is 503 km.
You can take a bus from Bull & Stirrup to East Road via Queen Square, Queen Square Bus Station, Duke Street, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 10h 21m.