What is the cheapest way to get from Ardrossan to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Ardrossan to Chester is to line 11 bus and bus and line 100 bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ardrossan to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Ardrossan to Chester is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct train between Ardrossan and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Ardrossan to Chester. However, there are services departing from Ardrossan Town and arriving at Chester via Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Ardrossan to Chester?

The distance between Ardrossan and Chester is 268 miles. The road distance is 245.6 miles.

How do I travel from Ardrossan to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Ardrossan to Chester without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs £95 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Ardrossan to Chester?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Ardrossan to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ardrossan to Chester bus from?

Ardrossan to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Hill Street station.

Where do I catch the Ardrossan to Chester train from?

Ardrossan to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ardrossan Town station.

Train, bus or fly from Ardrossan to Chester?

The best way to get from Ardrossan to Chester is to train which takes 5h and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can line 11 bus and bus and line 100 bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h 50m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £210 and takes 6h 43m.

Where does the Ardrossan to Chester bus arrive?

Ardrossan to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Kilmarnock Bus Station.

Where does the Ardrossan to Chester train arrive?

Ardrossan to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ardrossan to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Ardrossan to Chester is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Ardrossan to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from Ardrossan to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1289+ hotels available in Chester.

Ardrossan to Chester - 7 ways to travel via train, line 11 bus, and bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Ardrossan and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Ardrossan to Chester. However, there are services departing from Hill Street and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

There are 7 ways to get from Ardrossan to Chester by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
5h
£95–167
Line 11 bus, bus, line 100 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus 11
2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Nbus 100
5. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
10h 50m
£30–51
Drive 244.1 mi
1. Drive from Ardrossan to Chestercar 244.1 mi
4h 27m
£60–86
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 41m
£81–200
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchangebus 1 / ...
7h 28m
£96–168
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
6h 43m
£71–202
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
6h 7m
£72–169

Ardrossan to Chester by train

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Distance: 266.1 mi
Duration: 5h

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

You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Chester via Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hill Street to Chester Bus Interchange via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 10h 50m.

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