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

The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Chester is to bus which costs £2 - £4 and takes 49 min.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Runcorn and Chester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mormon Church and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

Is there a direct train between Runcorn 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 to Chester?

The distance between Runcorn and Chester is 14 miles. The road distance is 17.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Runcorn to Chester without a car is to train which takes 24 min and costs £4 - £10.

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

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

Where do I catch the Runcorn to Chester bus from?

Runcorn to Chester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Mormon Church station.

Where do I catch the Runcorn to Chester train from?

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

Train or bus from Runcorn to Chester?

The best way to get from Runcorn to Chester is to train which takes 24 min and costs £4 - £10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £4 and takes 49 min.

Where does the Runcorn to Chester bus arrive?

Runcorn to Chester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Runcorn to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Runcorn to Chester?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 298+ hotels available in Chester.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Runcorn 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
£4–10
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mormon Church to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
49 min
£2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Runcorn to Chestertaxi 17.5 mi
22 min
£45–60
Drive 17.5 mi
1. Drive from Runcorn to Chestercar 17.5 mi
22 min
£5–7

Runcorn to Chester by train

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Distance: 13.8 mi
Duration: 24 min

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Runcorn to Chester every 2 hours. Tickets cost £4–10 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Mormon Church to Chester Bus Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 49 min. Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire also services this route twice daily.

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