What is the cheapest way to get from Runcorn Station to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Runcorn Station to Chester is to bus which costs £3 and takes 1h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Runcorn Station to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Runcorn Station to Chester is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs £45 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Runcorn Station and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn Station station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Halton Hospital. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Runcorn Station and Chester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Runcorn and arriving at Chester. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

How far is it from Runcorn Station to Chester?

The distance between Runcorn Station and Chester is 14 miles. The road distance is 17.9 miles.

How do I travel from Runcorn Station to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Runcorn Station to Chester without a car is to train which takes 24 min and costs £4 - £12.

How long does it take to get from Runcorn Station to Chester?

The train from Runcorn to Chester takes 24 min including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Runcorn Station to Chester bus from?

Runcorn Station to Chester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Station Road.

Where do I catch the Runcorn Station to Chester train from?

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

Train or bus from Runcorn Station to Chester?

The best way to get from Runcorn Station to Chester is to train which takes 24 min and costs £4 - £12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 and takes 1h 45m.

Where does the Runcorn Station to Chester bus arrive?

Runcorn Station to Chester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Halton Hospital station.

Where does the Runcorn Station to Chester train arrive?

Runcorn Station to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.

Can I drive from Runcorn Station to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn Station to Chester is 18 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Runcorn Station to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from Runcorn Station to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 990+ hotels available in Chester.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Runcorn Station to Chester 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 Runcorn to Chestertrain Liverpool Lime Street - Llandudno / ...
24 min
£4–12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Halton Hospitalbus 79C / ...
2. Take the bus from Halton Hospital to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
1h 45m
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Runcorn Station to Chestertaxi 17.7 mi
22 min
£45–60
Drive 17.7 mi
1. Drive from Runcorn Station to Chestercar 17.7 mi
22 min
£5–7

Runcorn Station to Chester by train

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Distance: 13.8 mi
Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Runcorn Station, England and Chester, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Runcorn to Chester every 2 hours. Tickets cost £4–12 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to Chester Bus Interchange via Halton Hospital in around 1h 45m.

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