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

The cheapest way to get from Ardrossan to Chester is to bus and train which costs £35 - £140 and takes 8h 44m.

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.

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 £90 - £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 train from?

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

Train or fly from Ardrossan to Chester?

The best way to get from Ardrossan to Chester is to train which takes 5h and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £190 and takes 6h 40m.

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 1027+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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

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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
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Preston - London Euston / ...
8h 44m
£39–133
Drive 244.1 mi
1. Drive from Ardrossan to Chestercar 244.1 mi
4h 27m
£61–88
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 54m
£81–190
Train, Steam train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Chestertrain The Dalesman West
9h 28m
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
6h 40m
£68–182
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 15m
£68–158

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, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL) twice daily.

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