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 43m.

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 43m and costs £90 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Irvine to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Chester bus from?

Irvine to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Chester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Irvine to Chester?

The best way to get from Irvine to Chester is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £90 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus and line 100 bus, which costs and takes 10h 21m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Irvine to Chester bus arrive?

Irvine to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

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.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1001+ hotels available in Chester.

Irvine to Chester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, line 100 bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Irvine and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Chester. However, there are services departing from Mill Road and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

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

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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 43m
£93–221
Drive 236.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Irvine to Chestercar 236.6 mi
4h 19m
£57–82
Bus, line 100 bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Nbus 100
3. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
10h 21m
Fly 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 17m
£68–163
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 to Liverpool
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
6h 5m
£69–159
Fly 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 57m
£58–150

Irvine to Chester by train

147Weekly Trains

4h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 264.6 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

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 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mill Road to Chester Bus Interchange via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 10h 21m.

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