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 39m.

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 39m and costs £26 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Chester to Irvine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Irvine bus from?

Chester to Irvine bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

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, bus or fly from Chester to Irvine?

The best way to get from Chester to Irvine is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £26 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus and line 100 bus, which costs and takes 10h 2m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Chester to Irvine bus arrive?

Chester to Irvine bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G station.

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?

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Where can I stay near Irvine?

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Chester to Irvine - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, line 100 bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Chester and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at East Road via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Irvine 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 Irvinetrain Glasgow Central - Ayr
4h 39m
£26–151
Bus, line 100 bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus X30
2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N to Shudehill Interchangebus 100
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
10h 2m
Drive 236.4 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Irvinecar 236.4 mi
4h 19m
£57–82
Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
5h 19m
£69–157
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 31m
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 6m
£68–164
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 18m
£61–144
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 37m
£78–173

Chester to Irvine by train

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4h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 264.6 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

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 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to East Road via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 10h 2m.

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