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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Wirral is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 26 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Wirral is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £45 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Wirral?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bull & Stirrup and arriving at Lloyd Drive. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Wirral?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Wirral. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Upton via Shotton High Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

How far is it from Chester to Wirral?

The distance between Chester and Wirral is 21 miles. The road distance is 17.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Wirral without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £8 - £13.

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

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

Where do I catch the Chester to Wirral bus from?

Chester to Wirral bus services, operated by Al's Coaches, depart from Bull & Stirrup station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Wirral train from?

Chester to Wirral train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Wirral?

The best way to get from Chester to Wirral is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £8 - £13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 11m.

Where does the Chester to Wirral bus arrive?

Chester to Wirral bus services, operated by Al's Coaches, arrive at Lloyd Drive station.

Where does the Chester to Wirral train arrive?

Chester to Wirral train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shotton station.

Can I drive from Chester to Wirral?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Wirral is 18 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Chester to Wirral.

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

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Where can I stay near Wirral?

There are 2150+ hotels available in Wirral.

Chester to Wirral - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and line 1 bus

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

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 Shottontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Llandudno / ...
2. Take the train from Shotton High Level to Uptontrain Wrexham Central - Bidston / ...
1h 5m
£8–12
Drive 17.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chester to Wirralcar 17.8 mi
26 min
£5–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bull & Stirrup to Lloyd Drivebus 22 / ...
1h 11m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chester to Wirraltaxi 17.8 mi
26 min
£45–60
Line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birkenhead Bus Stationbus 1 / ...
2h 4m
£5–6

Chester to Wirral by train

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Map of how to get from Chester to Wirral.

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Distance: 20.7 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Upton via Shotton and Shotton High Level in around 1h 5m. Alternatively, Al's Coaches operates a bus from Bull & Stirrup to Lloyd Drive hourly, and the journey takes 1h 11m.

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