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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Chester is to drive which costs £55 - £80 and takes 4h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Chester is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Kilmarnock and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Chester. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Chester via Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Chester?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Chester is 260 miles. The road distance is 231.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £90 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Kilmarnock to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Chester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Chester train from?

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

Train or bus from Kilmarnock to Chester?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Chester is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £90 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus and line 100 bus, which costs and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Chester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kilmarnock to Chester train arrive?

Kilmarnock to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Chester is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Kilmarnock to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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Kilmarnock to Chester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, line 100 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain Kilmarnock - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 59m
£91–218
Drive 229.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Chestercar 229.8 mi
4h 11m
£56–80
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
9h 30m
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 47m
£72–158
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
7h 16m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock 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 39m
£73–156
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
4. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
6h 30m
£63–150
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
4. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
7h 3m
£59–159

Kilmarnock to Chester by train

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4h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 258.9 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Chester via Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 9h 30m.

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