The average train between Chester and Kilmarnock takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Kilmarnock. 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 hourly between Chester and Kilmarnock. 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 Kilmarnock at 10:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chester to Kilmarnock? 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 train from Chester to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
Chester to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.
Chester to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Book your Chester to Kilmarnock train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chester and Kilmarnock is 288.5 km. The road distance is 417 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Kilmarnock via Warrington Bank Quay and Glasgow Central in around 5h 2m.