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Compare train and bus for Chester to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Liverpool 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 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $15.
Distance: 15 miles (25 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$11 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
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This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Liverpool:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chester to Liverpool costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 29m.
Travel optionsfrom Chester to Liverpool
How to get from Chester to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chester to Liverpool is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G384726:37 AM0h51Chester station (CTR)7:28 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$91One-way0 transfers
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G384726:37 AM0h51Chester station (CTR)7:28 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C0794710:31 AM0h38Chester station (CTR)11:09 AMLiverpool James Street (LVJ)$141One-way0 transfers
Other options
G384767:43 AM0h51Chester station (CTR)8:34 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$91One-way0 transfers
G384808:43 AM0h51Chester station (CTR)9:34 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$91One-way0 transfers
G3849612:43 PM0h51Chester station (CTR)1:34 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Liverpool:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chester to Liverpool costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 29m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chester and Liverpool as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chester station (CTR) and arrive in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
- Travel with Al's Coaches, FlixBus, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire to go to Liverpool by bus.
- Travel with Mersey Rail, Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales, Merseyrail to go to Liverpool by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 11 direct trains per day with Mersey Rail, Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales, Merseyrail.
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