There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Stanlow and Thornton Station by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 2 bus
best- Take the bus from Bull & Stirrup to Thornton Research Centre2 / ...
1h 10m£2–4Train
- Take the train from Chester to HelsbyChester - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Helsby to Stanlow & ThorntonHelsby - Ellesmere Port
1h 13m£6–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chester to Stanlow and Thornton Station8.2 mi
13 min£24–30Drive 8.2 mi
- Drive from Chester to Stanlow and Thornton Station8.2 mi
13 min£2–3Line 2 bus via Thornton Green Lane
- Take the bus from Bull & Stirrup to Thornton Green Lane2 / ...
1h 26m£2–4
Chester to Stanlow and Thornton Station by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Stanlow and Thornton Station is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 13 min.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Stanlow and Thornton Station is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs £24 - £30.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bull & Stirrup and arriving at Thornton Research Centre. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 53 min.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Stanlow and Thornton Station. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Stanlow & Thornton via Helsby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
The distance between Chester and Stanlow and Thornton Station is 14 miles. The road distance is 8.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Stanlow and Thornton Station without a car is to line 2 bus which takes 1h 10m and costs £2 - £4.
The line 2 bus from Bull & Stirrup to Thornton Research Centre takes 53 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Chester to Stanlow and Thornton Station bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Bull & Stirrup station.
Chester to Stanlow and Thornton Station train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
The best way to get from Chester to Stanlow and Thornton Station is to line 2 bus which takes 1h 10m and costs £2 - £4. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £5 - £10 and takes 1h 13m.
What companies run services between Chester, England and Stanlow and Thornton Station, England?
Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire operates a bus from Bull & Stirrup to Thornton Research Centre hourly. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Stanlow & Thornton via Helsby in around 1h 13m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Chester to Helsby
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Chester to Helsby
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £3–5
Train from Helsby to Stanlow & Thornton
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £3–5
Bus from Bull & Stirrup to Thornton Research Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
Bus from Bull & Stirrup to Thornton Green Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Estimated price
- £24–30
Taxi Chester
- Phone
- +44 1244 794 042
- Website
- taxichester.uk
Tacicall Chester
- Phone
- +44 1244 458 458
KingKabs
- Phone
- +44 1244 343 434
- Website
- kingkabs.co.uk
Empire Taxis Chester
- Phone
- +44 1244 421 006
- Website
- empiretaxischester.co.uk
Chester Taxi Services
- Phone
- +44 1244 421 024
- Website
- taxis-in-chester.co.uk
Chester Radio Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1244 372 372
- Website
- chesterradiotaxis.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Chester to Stanlow and Thornton Station bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Thornton Research Centre station.
Stanlow and Thornton Station is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 7:28 PM in Chester and 8:28 PM in Stanlow and Thornton Station.
Chester to Stanlow and Thornton Station train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Helsby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Stanlow and Thornton Station is 8 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Chester to Stanlow and Thornton Station.
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