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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Kirkby is to bus and line 19 bus which costs £4 - £7 and takes 2h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Kirkby is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Kirkby?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Kirkby station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Kirkby Bus Station via Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Chester to Kirkby?

The distance between Chester and Kirkby is 26 miles. The road distance is 25.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Kirkby without a car is to train and line 19 bus which takes 1h 38m and costs £8 - £14.

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

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Chester to Kirkby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Kirkby bus from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Kirkby?

The best way to get from Chester to Kirkby is to bus and line 19 bus via Liverpool, Liverpool One which takes 1h 39m and costs £7 - £12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £11 - £17 and takes 2h 9m.

Where does the Chester to Kirkby bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Kirkby?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Kirkby is 25 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Chester to Kirkby.

Where can I stay near Kirkby?

There are 2345+ hotels available in Kirkby.

Chester to Kirkby - 6 ways to travel via train, line 19 bus, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Chester to Kirkby 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, line 19 bus
best
1. Take the train from Chester to MoorfieldsChester - Chester / ...
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Kirkby Bus Station19 / ...
1h 38m
£9–13
Bus, line 19 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Hood street1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Kirkby Bus Station19 / ...
2h 32m
£5–7
Bus, line 19 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 Kirkby Bus Station19 / ...
1h 39m
£8–11
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to MoorfieldsChester - Chester / ...
2h 9m
£12–16
Drive 25.3 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Kirkby25.3 mi
46 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chester to Kirkby25.3 mi
46 min
£65–80

Chester to Kirkby by train, foot, and bus

302Weekly Services

1h 38mAverage Duration

£9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 26 mi
Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Kirkby, Knowsley, England?

You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Kirkby Bus Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station in around 1h 39m. Alternatively, Merseyrail operates a train from Chester to Moorfields every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–11 and the journey takes 43 min.

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