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Chester to Kilmarnock trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Kilmarnock takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Kilmarnock. 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 11m
Duration
259 mi
Distance
£103
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Chester to Kilmarnock train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 10:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail13h 24m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 10m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 11m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 12m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 28m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 31m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 28m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 31m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 28m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 31m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 28m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 31m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 28m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 31m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 31m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 28m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 31m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 27m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester to Kilmarnock? 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 Kilmarnock.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 258.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Kilmarnock via Warrington Bank Quay and Glasgow Central in around 5h 1m.

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