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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $11.
Distance: 15 miles (25 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Chester:
A train is $0.07 (€0.06) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Liverpool to Chester costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
You'll arrive about -1h -50m sooner (1h 30m by bus vs 40m by car) and save roughly $-1.15 (€-0.94) compared to fuel and tolls ($11 (€9) vs $10 (€8)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Liverpool to Chester Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 08:06AM | Duration 1h51 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 09:19AM | Duration 1h54 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 09:49AM | Duration 1h54 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:22AM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Transport for Wales | Departure Time 08:48AM | Arrival Time 10:23AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:47AM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:17AM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:47AM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:17PM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:47PM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:17PM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:47PM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:17PM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:47PM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:17PM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
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Why should you book Liverpool to Chester buses with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire to find the best option for your trip from Liverpool to Chester.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Liverpool to Chester
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Buses from Liverpool to Chester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $7 (€6) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 02:19, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 15 miles (25 km) distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 15 miles (25 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 2:19 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire from Liverpool to ChesterYou can travel by bus between Liverpool to Chester with FlixBus, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire for as low as $7 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Liverpool to Chester
Just 30 miles apart, Liverpool and Chester are within easy reach thanks to National Express coaches. With two direct departures per day, passengers can travel under the River Mersey, arriving at Chester Gorse Stacks in as little as 40 minutes. Services continue throughout the week, with an extra journey on a Sunday. Passengers can choose from an early morning service or a very late evening service, departing Liverpool One at shortly before midnight.
Which bus companies travel from Liverpool to Chester?
As the leading provider of bus travel across the UK, National Express is the only company offering buses from Liverpool to Chester. Across their fleet, National Express offers comfortable seating, with personal air conditioning controls and spacious legroom for every passenger. Travellers can also make use of their free WiFi and power sockets to surf while they travel.
How long is the bus from Liverpool to Chester?
The bus journey from Liverpool to Chester is a short one, taking just 40 minutes in most cases. The late-evening departure has a journey time of five minutes more, but all departures complete the route in well under one hour.
How many buses are there from Liverpool to Chester?
Monday to Saturday, passengers can expect to choose from two direct departures. The first leaves early in the morning, with the last leaving shortly before midnight. On a Sunday, National Express adds an extra journey to their schedule that leaves at around 1:00 p.m. All services are direct and require no changes along the route.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Liverpool to Chester?
Departure bus station: Buses depart from Liverpool One, Canning Street bus stop. Located in the heart of the shopping centre, surrounded by high-end stores, the stop is a 15-minute walk from Liverpool Lime Street for rail travel from across the UK or 10 minutes from Liverpool Central for more localised routes. While the stop itself is limited, passengers are surrounded by numerous cafes, restaurants and shops to purchase anything they may need while travelling.
Arrival bus station: Buses from Liverpool to Chester terminate at Chester Gorse Stacks, also known as Gorse Stacks Interchange. Local bus routes serve the Interchange, or passengers can walk to the train station, just 10 minutes away, to organise onward travel.
FAQs: Bus from Liverpool to Chester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Chester by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Chester Cathedral, a historic Gothic-style cathedral with stunning architecture and a rich history
- Chester Roman Amphitheatre, the largest Roman amphitheater in Britain offering insights into ancient Roman life
- Chester City Walls, a well-preserved medieval defensive structure providing panoramic views of the city
- Eastgate Clock, an iconic clock set on a historic gateway, known as one of the most photographed clocks in England
- The Rows, unique medieval two-tiered shopping galleries featuring a mix of independent shops and eateries.
- Chester Zoo, one of the UK's largest zoos with a diverse range of animals and conservation programs
- Grosvenor Museum, showcasing local history, art, and archaeology with engaging exhibits
- River Dee, enjoy a scenic walk or a boat trip along this picturesque river
- Storyhouse, a cultural hub offering theatre performances, a library, and a cinema
- Cheshire Military Museum, exploring the military history of the Cheshire regiments with fascinating displays.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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