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 £3 and takes 2h 33m.

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 St Marys Market and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

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.

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 and costs £6 - £19.

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

It takes approximately 1h 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 Arriva UK, depart from St Marys Market 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 and costs £6 - £19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 and takes 2h 33m.

Where does the St Helens to Chester bus arrive?

St Helens to Chester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F 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 Chestertrain Manchester Airport - Llandudno / ...
1h
£6–18
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Marys Market to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Fbus 329
2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
2h 33m
£3
Drive 26.6 mi
1. Drive from St Helens to Chestercar 26.6 mi
33 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from St Helens to Chestertaxi 26.6 mi
33 min
£65–85
Line 34 bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Marys Market to Newton-le-Willows Rail Stationbus 34
2. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Chestertrain Leeds - Chester / ...
1h 26m
£5–15
Bus via Whitechapel
1. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 10A
2. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchangebus 1 / ...
3h 9m
£5–7

St Helens to Chester by train

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Distance: 25.6 mi
Duration: 1h

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Earlestown to Chester hourly. Tickets cost £5–14 and the journey takes 38 min. Northern Trains Limited also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Marys Market to Chester Bus Interchange via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 2h 33m.

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