What is the cheapest way to get from St Helens to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from St Helens to Chester is to bus which costs £6 - £10 and takes 3h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Helens to Chester?

The fastest way to get from St Helens to Chester is to drive which takes 33 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between St Helens and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from St Helens to Chester. However, there are services departing from Chalon Way West and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

Is there a direct train between St Helens and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Chester. However, there are services departing from St Helens Junction and arriving at Chester via Earlestown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from St Helens to Chester?

The distance between St Helens and Chester is 26 miles. The road distance is 26.8 miles.

How do I travel from St Helens to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from St Helens to Chester without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £7 - £19.

How long does it take to get from St Helens to Chester?

It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from St Helens to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Helens to Chester bus from?

St Helens to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Chalon Way West station.

Where do I catch the St Helens to Chester train from?

St Helens to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Earlestown station.

Train or bus from St Helens to Chester?

The best way to get from St Helens to Chester is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £7 - £19. Alternatively, you can bus via Liverpool, Liverpool One, which costs £7 - £13 and takes 2h 53m.

Where does the St Helens to Chester bus arrive?

St Helens to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the St Helens to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St Helens to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between St Helens to Chester is 27 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from St Helens to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from St Helens to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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St Helens to Chester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from St Helens to Chester by train, bus, car, or taxi

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 Earlestown to ChesterManchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
1h 2m
£8–19
Drive 26.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from St Helens to Chester26.6 mi
33 min
£7–10
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Moorfields10A
2. Take the train from Moorfields to ChesterChester - Chester / ...
2h 14m
£11–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from St Helens to Chester26.6 mi
33 min
£65–85
Bus via Liverpool, Liverpool One
1. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Liverpool, Liverpool One10A
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus InterchangeUkn21 / ...
2h 53m
£7–12
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F329
2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus InterchangeX30
3h 3m
£7–9

St Helens to Chester by train

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Distance: 25.6 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Chester, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Earlestown to Chester hourly. Tickets cost £5–16 and the journey takes 38 min. Northern Trains Limited also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chalon Way West to Chester Bus Interchange via Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 2h 53m.

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