The average train between Prestwick and Chester takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Prestwick 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 Prestwick and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestwick is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Chester. However, there are services departing from Prestwick station and arriving at Chester station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Prestwick to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Prestwick Town station.
Prestwick to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Book your Prestwick to Chester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Prestwick and Chester is 279.7 km. The road distance is 439 km.
You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Chester via Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay in around 4h 56m.