Train Chester to Ayr from £119 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Ayr takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

5h 13m
Duration: 276 mi
Distance: £119
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Chester to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Ayr at 10:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

6:36 PM → 11:54 PM
5h 18m • 2 changes
8:36 PM → 6:55 AM
Arrives next day
10h 19m • 2 changes
10:42 PM → 10:24 AM
Arrives next day
11h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

6:52 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 4m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 12:22 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 1:24 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 2:23 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

6:52 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 4m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 12:22 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 1:24 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 2:23 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

6:52 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 4m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 12:22 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 1:24 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 2:23 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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