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Chester to Ayr trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Ayr takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Ayr. 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 13m
Duration
276 mi
Distance
£116
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
4h 58m
£92–157

Chester to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Ayr at 10:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 16m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 18m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail10h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 4m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 30m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 4m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 4m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 30m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 4m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 4m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 30m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 4m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 31m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester to Ayr? 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 Chester to Ayr.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 275.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Ayr via Warrington Bank Quay and Glasgow Central in around 4h 58m.

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