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Compare train and bus for Birkenhead to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birkenhead to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $2, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 14 miles (24 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price | $4 Average price Cheapest | $5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birkenhead to Chester:
A bus is $5 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birkenhead to Chester costing on average $9 (€9).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
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How to get from Birkenhead to Chester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birkenhead to Chester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:22 AM0h35Birkenhead7:57 AMChester$91One-way0 transfers
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- 7:22 AM0h35Birkenhead7:57 AMChester$91One-way0 transfers
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- 7:22 AM0h35Birkenhead7:57 AMChester$91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birkenhead to Chester:
A bus is $5 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birkenhead to Chester costing on average $9 (€9).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birkenhead and Chester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birkenhead Hamilton Square (BKQ) and arrive in Chester station (CTR).
- Travel with Mersey Rail, Transport for Wales, Merseyrail to go to Chester by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire to go to Chester by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Merseyrail.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire.
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