What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to Bootle?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Bootle is to bus which costs £4 - £7 and takes 2h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Bootle?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Bootle is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Bootle?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Bootle. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Port of Liverpool via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Bootle?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Bootle. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Seaforth & Litherland via Moorfields. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

How far is it from Chester to Bootle?

The distance between Chester and Bootle is 21 miles. The road distance is 22.5 miles.

How do I travel from Chester to Bootle without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to Bootle without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £11 - £17.

How long does it take to get from Chester to Bootle?

It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Chester to Bootle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Bootle bus from?

Chester to Bootle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Bootle train from?

Chester to Bootle train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Bootle?

The best way to get from Chester to Bootle is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £11 - £17. Alternatively, you can bus via Liverpool, Liverpool One, which costs £8 - £15 and takes 1h 25m.

Where does the Chester to Bootle bus arrive?

Chester to Bootle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Chester to Bootle train arrive?

Chester to Bootle train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Moorfields station.

Can I drive from Chester to Bootle?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Bootle is 22 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Chester to Bootle.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester to Bootle?

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Where can I stay near Bootle?

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Chester to Bootle - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Bootle by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to MoorfieldsChester - Chester / ...
2. Take the train from Moorfields to Seaforth & LitherlandHunts Cross - Southport / ...
1h 5m
£12–16
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Hood street1 / ...
2h 18m
£5–7
Bus via Liverpool, Liverpool One
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Liverpool, Liverpool OneUk021 / ...
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Port of Liverpool47 / ...
1h 25m
£9–14
Drive 22.4 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Bootle22.4 mi
39 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chester to Bootle22.4 mi
39 min
£55–70

Chester to Bootle by train

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Distance: 20.7 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Bootle, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Seaforth & Litherland via Moorfields in around 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Port of Liverpool via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station in around 1h 25m.

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