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

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Chester is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Chester is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct train between Irvine and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Chester. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Chester via Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Irvine to Chester?

The distance between Irvine and Chester is 266 miles. The road distance is 238 miles.

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

The best way to get from Irvine to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £90 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Irvine to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Chester train from?

Irvine to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Irvine station.

Train or fly from Irvine to Chester?

The best way to get from Irvine to Chester is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £90 - £240. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £70 - £190 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Irvine to Chester train arrive?

Irvine to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Irvine to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Chester is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Irvine to Chester.

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

Book your Irvine to Chester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1016+ hotels available in Chester.

Irvine to Chester - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, Steam train

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

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 Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 42m
£95–233
Drive 236.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Irvine to Chestercar 236.6 mi
4h 19m
£59–85
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 13m
£78–184
Train, Steam train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Chestertrain The Dalesman West
8h 42m
Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
6h 5m
£70–181
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
5h 54m
£66–236
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
5. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
6h 58m
£72–251

Irvine to Chester by train

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4h 42mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Irvine to Chester.

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Distance: 264.6 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a train from Irvine to Chester via Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL) twice daily.

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