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Compare train and bus for Chester to Southport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Southport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$16 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m 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 Southport:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Southport costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Southport take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Southport:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Southport costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Southport take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chester and Southport 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 Southport station (SOP).
- Travel with FlixBus, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire to go to Southport by bus.
- Travel with Mersey Rail, Transport for Wales, Merseyrail to go to Southport by train.
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