Warrington to Chester bus with Transport for Wales

Coaches from Warrington to Chester

Coaches or buses between Warrington and Chester depart from each town's central terminal. The journey is 20 miles and the fastest service takes just 50 minutes on the straightforward and attractive route along the M56.

Which coach companies travel from Warrington to Chester?

National Express does sometimes operate this route, but on a demand-led basis. It is expected that regular services on the route will be offered soon, so check back here regularly for the latest information. At times when National Express isn't running coaches between Warrington and Chester, there are plenty of regular train services on offer, with the respective railway stations very close - or adjacent to - the bus interchanges. By train, the route usually takes less than half an hour. Alternatively, travellers could choose the fast X30 bus service which runs directly between the two towns and which is operated by Arriva.

How long is the coach from Warrington to Chester?

This is only a short journey of 20 miles and most coaches will take less than one hour thanks to the direct M56 motorway route. The shortest journey tends to take around 50 minutes without any stops. It's a quick and attractive route, with plenty of Cheshire scenery to admire along the way.

How many coaches are there from Warrington to Chester?

National Express doesn't always operate this coach service, but when it does, there can be several services per day. Alternative travel options are certainly widely available though, such as the train, which operates regularly throughout the day from Warrington Central or Warrington Bank Quay.  Alternatively, travellers who prefer to take the coach might opt instead for the Manchester to Chester National Express line, which is 15 miles longer, or the Liverpool to Chester route which is 16 miles further.

What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Warrington to Chester?

Departure bus station: Warrington Bus Interchange hosts National Express coaches and a large number of services from the award-winning Network Warrington. There is an information desk in the Interchange, which links to the town's shopping centre for convenience.

Arrival bus station: The busy Chester Bus Exchange offers useful traveller amenities, such as accessible toilets, information screens and waiting areas, along with a wide range of bus services and a free shuttle bus that operates at 15-minute intervals to and from Chester city centre.