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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Liverpool to Chester
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£3
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 47 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Liverpool to Chester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Chester will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £3.
Of the 5 buses that leave Liverpool for Chester every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 25 km distance in an average of 1 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Liverpool to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, and a coach costs an average of £10.
Distance: 25 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£10 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 0m Average total duration 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Liverpool to Chester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Chester coaches for today, Wednesday 14 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:30 Liverpool | 1h47 | 13:17 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:45 Liverpool | 1h50 | 13:35 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:00 Liverpool | 1h47 | 13:47 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:15 Liverpool | 1h50 | 14:05 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:30 Liverpool | 1h47 | 14:17 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:15 Liverpool | 1h51 | 08:06 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:35 Liverpool | 1h45 | 08:20 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:00 Liverpool | 1h50 | 08:50 Chester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Liverpool to Chester
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Buses from Liverpool to Chester run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £4 by train.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:19, the last at 23:58. The fastest coach covers the 25 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 25 km |
Average bus duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 02:19 |
Last bus 23:58 |
Bus providers: Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire from Liverpool to ChesterYou can travel by bus between Liverpool to Chester with Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Coaches from Liverpool to Chester
Just 30 miles apart, Liverpool and Chester are within easy reach thanks to National Express coaches. With two direct departures per day, passengers can travel under the River Mersey, arriving at Chester Gorse Stacks in as little as 40 minutes. Services continue throughout the week, with an extra journey on a Sunday. Passengers can choose from an early morning service or a very late evening service, departing Liverpool One at shortly before midnight.
Which coach companies travel from Liverpool to Chester?
As the leading provider of coach travel across the UK, National Express is the only company offering coaches from Liverpool to Chester. Across their fleet, National Express offers comfortable seating, with personal air conditioning controls and spacious legroom for every passenger. Travellers can also make use of their free WiFi and power sockets to surf while they travel.
How long is the coach from Liverpool to Chester?
The coach journey from Liverpool to Chester is a short one, taking just 40 minutes in most cases. The late-evening departure has a journey time of five minutes more, but all departures complete the route in well under one hour.
How many coaches are there from Liverpool to Chester?
Monday to Saturday, passengers can expect to choose from two direct departures. The first leaves early in the morning, with the last leaving shortly before midnight. On a Sunday, National Express adds an extra journey to their schedule that leaves at around 1:00 p.m. All services are direct and require no changes along the route.
What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Liverpool to Chester?
Departure bus station: Buses depart from Liverpool One, Canning Street bus stop. Located in the heart of the shopping centre, surrounded by high-end stores, the stop is a 15-minute walk from Liverpool Lime Street for rail travel from across the UK or 10 minutes from Liverpool Central for more localised routes. While the stop itself is limited, passengers are surrounded by numerous cafes, restaurants and shops to purchase anything they may need while travelling.
Arrival bus station: Coaches from Liverpool to Chester terminate at Chester Gorse Stacks, also known as Gorse Stacks Interchange. Local bus routes serve the Interchange, or passengers can walk to the train station, just 10 minutes away, to organise onward travel.
FAQs: Liverpool to Chester coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Chester by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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