How to travel from Liverpool to Chester, United Kingdom

The distance between Liverpool and Chester is around 27km (17 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 32min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Liverpool to Chester by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Chester.

  • Duration42min
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £5($6)
Operated by

Merseyrail Electrics

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💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Chester Delamere Street.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £4($5)
Operated by

Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Chester.

  • Duration32min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £63($75)
Operated by

Taxi-One

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Drive

Drive to Chester.

  • Duration32min
  • Distance31km (19 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Liverpool and Chester

There are several options for getting from Liverpool to Chester by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £4 ($5) and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 32min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £63 ($75).

The distance between Liverpool and Chester is around 27km (17 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 25km (16 miles)

It takes around 42min to get from Liverpool and Chester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 32min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Liverpool to Chester is to take a taxi which takes around 32min and will set you back approx £63 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Liverpool and Chester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £4 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Liverpool and Chester. It typically takes around 42min and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Liverpool and Chester with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 42min.

Merseyrail Electrics and Transport for Wales run train services between Liverpool and Chester. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 42min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Liverpool and Chester. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Liverpool and Chester with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 30 mins and takes 1h 40m.

Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire run regular bus services between Liverpool and Chester. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 1h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Liverpool to Chester. We recommend that you take the train to Chester. instead which will take 42min.

The closest major airport to Chester is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Chester. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Liverpool and Chester. The distance is around 31km (19 miles) by road and it will take around 32min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Liverpool to Chester is to take the train which takes, on average, 42min and will usually cost around £5 ($6).

How do I get from Liverpool to Chester

Compare travel optionsbetween Liverpool and Chester

Transport options from Liverpool to Chester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
42min
£5($6)
every 30 mins27km (17 miles)
Bus
1h 40m
£4($5)
every 20 mins40km (25 miles)
Taxi
32min
£63($75)
on demand31km (19 miles)
Drive
32min
£4($5)
on demand31km (19 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Liverpool and Chester

Train operators

Bus companies

  • Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire

Airports near Chester

The following major airports near Chester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Chester
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Chester
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Chester