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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Prestwick is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 5h 55m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Prestwick Town via Warrington Bank Quay and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Chester to Prestwick?

The distance between Chester and Prestwick is 275 miles. The road distance is 232.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Prestwick without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £30 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Chester to Prestwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Prestwick bus from?

Chester to Prestwick bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Prestwick train from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Prestwick?

The best way to get from Chester to Prestwick is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £30 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Chester to Prestwick bus arrive?

Chester to Prestwick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Chester to Prestwick train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Prestwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Prestwick is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Chester to Prestwick.

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

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Where can I stay near Prestwick?

There are 489+ hotels available in Prestwick.

Chester to Prestwick - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick TownGlasgow Central - Ayr / ...
4h 52m
£30–150
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Road4 / ...
5h 55m
£39–54
Drive 231.3 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Prestwick231.3 mi
4h 12m
£58–83
Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Town
5h 35m
£83–169
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Hood street1 / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Howard Street to Gardiner Street4
8h 29m
£39–133
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Town
6h 19m
£82–175
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Town
5h 31m
£70–159
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Town
6h 24m
£76–166

Chester to Prestwick by train

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Distance: 273.1 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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You can take a train from Chester to Prestwick Town via Warrington Bank Quay and Glasgow Central in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 55m.

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