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

The cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Chester is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 9h 7m.

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 12m 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, Hanover Street, Manchester Central Coach Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

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 5h 1m.

How far is it from Prestwick to Chester?

The distance between Prestwick and Chester is 275 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 5h 1m and costs £40 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m 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 5h 1m and costs £40 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 9h 7m.

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 12m 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 975+ 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 CentralAyr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank QuayGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
5h 1m
£41–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Station4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One171 / ...
4. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchange
9h 7m
£30–73
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kyle Street to Central Station4
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Street
3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchange1 / ...
8h 32m
£34–133
Drive 231.4 mi
1. Drive from Prestwick to Chester231.4 mi
4h 12m
£57–82
Train, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)GLA - LPL
5h 55m
£79–171
Train, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)GLA - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
6h 29m
£78–172
Train, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stafford
4. Take the train from Stafford to Chester
6h 3m
£61–147

Prestwick to Chester by train

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Distance: 273.1 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

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 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to Chester Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 9h 7m.

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