The average bus between Bootle and Chester takes 2h 15m and the fastest bus takes 2h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bootle to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Bootle and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bootle is at 6:49 PM which arrives into Chester at 9:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Queen Square Bus Station and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 8m • 1 change
2h 6m • 1 change
2h 6m • 1 change
2h 16m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Bootle to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bootle to Chester. However, there are services departing from Whitechapel station and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange station via Chester Bus Interchange station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Bootle to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Whitechapel station.
Bootle to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.
The distance between Bootle and Chester is 31.8 km. The road distance is 36 km.
Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire operates a bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchange every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 1h 47m.