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Compare train and bus for Southport to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southport to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$16 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m 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 Southport to Chester:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southport to Chester costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 16m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Southport to Chester:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southport to Chester costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 16m.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southport and Chester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southport station (SOP) and arrive in Chester station (CTR).
- Travel with Mersey Rail, Merseyrail, Northern Trains Limited to go to Chester by train.
- Travel with Arriva UK, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire to go to Chester by bus.
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