The average train between East Kilbride and Chester takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from East Kilbride 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.
Trains run hourly between East Kilbride and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Kilbride is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Chester at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Chester. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride station and arriving at Chester station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
East Kilbride to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
East Kilbride to Chester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Book your East Kilbride to Chester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between East Kilbride and Chester is 298 km. The road distance is 396 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay hourly. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 47m.