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

The cheapest way to get from Ardrossan to Chester is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 27m.

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 £60 - £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 4m.

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 4m and costs £90 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m 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 FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus 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 or bus from Ardrossan to Chester?

The best way to get from Ardrossan to Chester is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs £90 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus and line 100 bus, which costs and takes 10h 32m.

Where does the Ardrossan to Chester bus arrive?

Ardrossan to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange 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.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 990+ hotels available in Chester.

Ardrossan to Chester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, line 100 bus, and car

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 Strand, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.

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 4m
£93–223
Train, bus
cheapest
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 26m
£30–145
Bus, line 100 bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Nbus 100
3. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
10h 32m
Drive 244.1 mi
1. Drive from Ardrossan to Chestercar 244.1 mi
4h 27m
£60–87
Train, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
6h 3m
£73–181
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 38m
£75–192
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 13m
£59–162

Ardrossan to Chester by train

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Distance: 266.1 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hill Street to Chester Bus Interchange via Strand, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 10h 32m.

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