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Ardrossan to Chester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ardrossan and Chester takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Ardrossan to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 28m
Duration
266 mi
Distance
£111
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
5h 2m
£87–151

Ardrossan to Chester train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Ardrossan and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ardrossan is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 10m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 28m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 57m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 10m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 28m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 57m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 10m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 28m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 57m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 10m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 28m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 57m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 10m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 28m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales4h 57m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 53m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ardrossan to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Ardrossan to Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 266.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Chester via Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay in around 5h 2m.

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