The average bus between Kilmarnock and Chester takes 15h 30m and the fastest bus takes 10h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock and Chester. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Chester at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 15h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock to Chester. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Chester station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.
Kilmarnock to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Chester is 288.5 km. The road distance is 460 km.
You can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand J in around 9h 21m.