The average train between Kilmarnock and Chester takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Kilmarnock and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Chester. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Chester station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Kilmarnock to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Chester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Chester is 288.5 km. The road distance is 417 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Chester via Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay in around 5h 3m.