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

The cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Chester is to bus and train which costs £35 - £140 and takes 7h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prestwick to Chester is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct train between Prestwick and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Chester. However, there are services departing from Prestwick Town and arriving at Chester via Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Prestwick to Chester?

The distance between Prestwick and Chester is 274 miles. The road distance is 232.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Prestwick to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Prestwick to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Chester train from?

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

Where does the Prestwick to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Prestwick to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Prestwick to Chester is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Prestwick to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1029+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 56m
£98–172
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
7h 21m
£38–131
Drive 231.4 mi
1. Drive from Prestwick to Chestercar 231.4 mi
4h 15m
£57–83
Train, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 39m
£84–195
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 49m
Train, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
6h 30m
£71–187
Train, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
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 10m
£70–162

Prestwick to Chester by train

148Weekly Trains

4h 56mAverage Duration

£98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 272.9 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Chester via Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay in around 4h 56m.

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