The average train between Ardrossan and Chester takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. The train 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Ardrossan and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ardrossan is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ardrossan to Chester. However, there are services departing from Ardrossan station and arriving at Chester station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Ardrossan to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ardrossan Town station.
Ardrossan to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Book your Ardrossan to Chester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ardrossan and Chester is 299.4 km. The road distance is 428 km.
You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Chester via Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay in around 5h.