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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Irvine is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Irvine is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Irvine?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Irvine via Warrington Bank Quay and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Chester to Irvine?

The distance between Chester and Irvine is 266 miles. The road distance is 237.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Irvine without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £90 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Chester to Irvine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Irvine train from?

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

Train or fly from Chester to Irvine?

The best way to get from Chester to Irvine is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £90 - £240. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 5h 33m.

Where does the Chester to Irvine train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Irvine is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Chester to Irvine.

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

Book your Chester to Irvine train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Irvine?

There are 580+ hotels available in Irvine.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Chester to Irvine by train, 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 Irvinetrain Glasgow Central - Ayr
4h 38m
£94–234
Drive 236.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chester to Irvinecar 236.4 mi
4h 19m
£58–84
Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
5h 33m
£69–171
Steam train, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Carlisletrain The Dalesman West
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
8h 34m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
6h 17m
£78–183
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
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
5h 25m
£65–232
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain
6h 28m
£79–277

Chester to Irvine by train

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4h 38mAverage Duration

£94Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Irvine.

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Distance: 264.6 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Irvine via Warrington Bank Quay and Glasgow Central in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) twice daily.

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