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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Chester is to rideshare which costs £4 and takes 47 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Chester is to taxi which takes 32 min and costs £60 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Chester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Whitechapel and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Chester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Chester. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

How far is it from Liverpool to Chester?

The distance between Liverpool and Chester is 17 miles. The road distance is 18.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Chester without a car is to train which takes 43 min and costs £7 - £10.

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

The train from Liverpool Lime Street to Chester takes 43 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Chester bus from?

Liverpool to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Whitechapel station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Chester train from?

Liverpool to Chester train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Liverpool to Chester?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Chester is to train which takes 43 min and costs £7 - £10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £12 and takes 1h 47m.

Where does the Liverpool to Chester bus arrive?

Liverpool to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Liverpool to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Liverpool to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Chester is 18 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Liverpool to Chester.

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

Book your Liverpool to Chester train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Liverpool to Chester?

Book your Liverpool to Chester bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 998+ hotels available in Chester.

Can I share a ride from Liverpool to Chester?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Liverpool and Chester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Liverpool to Chester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Liverpool to Chester by train, bus, rideshare, 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 Liverpool Lime Street to Chestertrain Hooton - Chester / ...
43 min
£7–10
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Liverpool to Chesterrideshare 18.8 mi
47 min
£4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchangebus 1 / ...
1h 47m
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Liverpool to Chestertaxi 18.1 mi
32 min
£60–75
Drive 18.1 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Chestercar 18.1 mi
32 min
£5–7

Liverpool to Chester by train

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Distance: 16.8 mi
Duration: 43 min

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

Merseyrail operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Chester every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £9–10 and the journey takes 43 min. Transport for Wales also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire operates a bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchange every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 1h 47m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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