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

The cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Chester is to bus and line 100 bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 9h 48m.

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 bus between Prestwick and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Prestwick station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Station Road 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 48m.

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 bus from?

Prestwick to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Station Road.

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Chester train from?

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

Train or bus from Prestwick to Chester?

The best way to get from Prestwick to Chester is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus and line 100 bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 9h 48m.

Where does the Prestwick to Chester bus arrive?

Prestwick to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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 1057+ hotels available in Chester.

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

There are 8 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, line 100 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Nbus 100
4. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
9h 48m
£29–49
Drive 231.4 mi
1. Drive from Prestwick to Chestercar 231.4 mi
4h 15m
£57–82
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
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 34m
£84–205
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Waterloo Lanebus X77
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchangebus 1 / ...
7h 21m
£83–153
Train to Glasgow Airport, 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 38m
£74–217
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
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 New Street to Crewetrain
5h 15m
£73–186
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
6h 46m
£100–235

Prestwick to Chester by train

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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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to Chester Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 9h 48m.

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