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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Ayr is to train and bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Ayr is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Ayr via Warrington Bank Quay and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Chester to Ayr?

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

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

The best way to get from Chester to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Chester to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Ayr train from?

Chester to Ayr train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.

Where does the Chester to Ayr train arrive?

Chester to Ayr train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Chester to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Ayr is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Chester to Ayr.

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

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Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 433+ hotels available in Ayr.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Chester to Ayr 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 Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
5h 3m
£100–178
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
7h 18m
£40–71
Drive 228.6 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Ayrcar 228.6 mi
4h 12m
£56–81
Fly from Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 23m
£75–220
Steam train, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Carlisletrain The Dalesman West
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
9h
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 40m
£85–226
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
5h 57m
£75–189

Chester to Ayr by train

133Weekly Trains

5h 3mAverage Duration

£100Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 276.2 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Ayr via Warrington Bank Quay and Glasgow Central in around 5h 3m.

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