What is the cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Chester is to train and bus which costs £30 - £130 and takes 7h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Chester?

The fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct train between East Kilbride and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Chester. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride and arriving at Chester via Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from East Kilbride to Chester?

The distance between East Kilbride and Chester is 247 miles. The road distance is 227.6 miles.

How do I travel from East Kilbride to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £26 - £150.

How long does it take to get from East Kilbride to Chester?

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from East Kilbride to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Kilbride to Chester train from?

East Kilbride to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Where does the East Kilbride to Chester train arrive?

East Kilbride to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.

Can I drive from East Kilbride to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between East Kilbride to Chester is 228 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from East Kilbride to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from East Kilbride to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1016+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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

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1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 41m
£27–144
Drive 226.3 mi
1. Drive from East Kilbride to Chestercar 226.3 mi
3h 53m
£56–80
Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 30m
£69–165
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Glasgow Central - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchangebus 1 / ...
7h 2m
£31–121
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from East Kilbride to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
6h 22m
£70–150
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
7h 10m
£69–193
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
6h 11m
£68–133

East Kilbride to Chester by train

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4h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 246 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Chester, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay hourly. Tickets cost £18–130 and the journey takes 2h 47m.

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