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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Chester is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 7h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Chester is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Chester. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Chester via Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Ayr to Chester?

The distance between Ayr and Chester is 278 miles. The road distance is 229.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Chester without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £28 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Ayr to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Chester bus from?

Ayr to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Chester train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Chester?

The best way to get from Ayr to Chester is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £28 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Ayr to Chester bus arrive?

Ayr to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Ayr to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Chester is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Ayr to Chester.

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

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

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow CentralAyr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank QuayGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
5h 8m
£29–151
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One802
3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchange
7h 42m
£46–77
Drive 228.6 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Chester228.6 mi
4h 9m
£58–83
Train, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)GLA - LPL
6h 15m
£81–193
Train, Steam train
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to CarlisleGlasgow Central - Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to ChesterThe Dalesman West
8h 59m
Train, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)GLA - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
6h 41m
£74–173
Train, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stafford
4. Take the train from Stafford to Chester
6h 18m
£56–150

Ayr to Chester by train

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5h 8mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 276.2 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Chester via Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 7h 42m.

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