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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Kilmarnock is to bus and line 100 bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 9h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Kilmarnock via Warrington Bank Quay and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Chester to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Chester and Kilmarnock is 260 miles. The road distance is 231.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Kilmarnock without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Chester to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Kilmarnock bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chester to Kilmarnock train from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Chester to Kilmarnock is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus and line 100 bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Chester to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chester to Kilmarnock train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Kilmarnock is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Chester to Kilmarnock.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 406+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Chester to Kilmarnock by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 Kilmarnocktrain Glasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
5h 2m
£92–162
Bus, line 100 bus
cheapest
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
9h 40m
£28–46
Drive 229.8 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Kilmarnockcar 229.8 mi
4h 11m
£56–81
Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
5h 47m
£67–201
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 / ...
7h 58m
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 27m
£77–196
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
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
5h 36m
£67–175
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
6h 26m
£88–207

Chester to Kilmarnock by train

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5h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 258.9 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Kilmarnock via Warrington Bank Quay and Glasgow Central in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 40m.

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