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 £40 - £90 and takes 8h 50m.

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 14m 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 Philips Park Cemetery, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

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 50m.

How far is it from Chester to Prestwick?

The distance between Chester and Prestwick is 274 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 via Warrington Bank Quay which takes 4h 50m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m 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 via Warrington Bank Quay which takes 4h 50m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Chester to Prestwick bus arrive?

Chester to Prestwick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coop Live 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 14m 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?

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

There are 7 ways to get from Chester to Prestwick by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Warrington Bank Quay
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
4h 50m
£98–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Coop Livebus Mc1
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne Roadbus 4 / ...
8h 50m
£44–87
Drive 231.3 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Prestwickcar 231.3 mi
4h 14m
£58–83
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 Prestwick Towntrain
6h 11m
£70–197
Train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Centraltrain Liverpool Lime Street - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick Towntrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
6h 15m
£106–193
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 Prestwick Towntrain
6h 30m
£83–183
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Prestwick Towntrain
6h 7m
£62–179

Chester to Prestwick by train

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Distance: 272.9 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Prestwick Town via Warrington Bank Quay and Glasgow Central in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Saunterne Road via Coop Live, Philips Park Cemetery, Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 50m.

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