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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Chester to Kilmarnock
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
4 h 6 m
Average duration
4 h 6 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
289 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chester to Kilmarnock is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chester to Kilmarnock will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
Of the 1 trains that leave Chester for Kilmarnock every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 289 km distance in an average of 4 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 6 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Chester to Kilmarnock
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Kilmarnock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £43, and a train costs an average of £177.
Distance: 289 km
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£202 Average Price | £49 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 37m Average total duration 13h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chester to Kilmarnock
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Trains from Chester to Kilmarnock run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £177 but you can travel from only £43 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:22, the last at 18:59. The fastest train covers the 289 km distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 289 km |
Average train duration 3h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £177 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 5m |
First train 05:22 |
Last train 18:59 |
Train companies: ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited from Chester to Kilmarnock trainsScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Chester and Kilmarnock from £43. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Avanti West Coast
Transport for Wales
Northern Trains Limited
FAQs: Chester to Kilmarnock train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester to Kilmarnock by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kilmarnock, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Chester and Kilmarnock
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:40 Saturday 05:40 - 21:40 Sunday 07:10 - 20:40
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Chester West
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Main Concourse and on Platform 7a. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse and on Platform 7a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stop outside the station front
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 23:35 Saturday 06:30 - 23:35 Sunday 10:15 - 23:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. Level to platforms 1,2&3 underpass with lifts connecting platform 4. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 6
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in Booking Hall. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park, accessed via Langlands Brae
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