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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Prescot is to bus which costs £4 - £7 and takes 2h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Prescot is to drive which takes 33 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Prescot?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Prescot. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Wycherley Street via Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Prescot?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Prescot. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Prescot via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.

How far is it from Chester to Prescot?

The distance between Chester and Prescot is 26 miles. The road distance is 25.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Prescot without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £12 - £15.

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

It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Chester to Prescot, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Prescot bus from?

Chester to Prescot bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Prescot train from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Prescot?

The best way to get from Chester to Prescot is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £12 - £15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £7 and takes 2h 40m.

Where does the Chester to Prescot bus arrive?

Chester to Prescot bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Hood street station.

Where does the Chester to Prescot train arrive?

Chester to Prescot train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Liverpool Central Loop Line station.

Can I drive from Chester to Prescot?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Prescot is 26 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Chester to Prescot.

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

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Chester to Prescot - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Prescot by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool Central Loop LineChester - Chester / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to PrescotLiverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
1h 36m
£13–15
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Hood street1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Wycherley Street10A / ...
2h 40m
£5–7
Drive 25.5 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Prescot25.5 mi
33 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chester to Prescot25.5 mi
33 min
£65–80

Chester to Prescot by train and foot

219Weekly Services

1h 36mAverage Duration

£13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 25.4 mi
Duration: 1h 36m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Prescot via Liverpool Central Loop Line and Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Wycherley Street via Hood street and Queen Square Bus Station in around 2h 40m.

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