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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
£111
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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, November 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 42m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 43m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 45m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 4m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 30m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 4m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 4m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 30m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 4m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 4m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 30m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 4m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 4m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 30m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 4m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 4m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 30m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 4m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 31m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 2m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 31m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 57m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Chester to Ayr.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 275.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a train from Chester to Ayr via Warrington Bank Quay and Glasgow Central in around 4h 57m.

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