Bus from Birkenhead to Chester
3 direct routes · about 74 min · first bus 05:00, last bus 23:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Chester as of 11:34
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Birkenhead, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~74 min | 33 | Sat 31 · Sun 27 | 05:00 | 23:20 | Shore Drive (adj) | Delamere Street (Stop 3) | Bromborough, Eastham, Hooton, Childer Thornton, Ellesmere Port & Backford |
| X1 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~75 min | 15 | Sat 14 · Sun 11 | 05:20 | 19:30 | Shore Drive (adj) | The Bars (Stop L) | Bromborough, Eastham, Hooton, Childer Thornton, Ellesmere Port & Backford |
| 830 | National Express | ~35 min | 1 | Thursdays only | 23:55 | 23:55 | Hamilton Square Interchange (Stop BB) | Chester Bus Interchange (Stand N) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Birkenhead on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 1 bus, X1 bus or 830 bus timetable.
Fares from Birkenhead to Chester
- £3.00 adult single on the 1 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Birkenhead to Chester?
3 routes run directly from Birkenhead to Chester: the 1 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the X1 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the 830 (National Express). The most frequent is the 1, 33 times each weekday — board at Shore Drive (adj) and get off at Delamere Street (Stop 3), about 74 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Birkenhead to Chester?
Around 74 minutes on the 1, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Bromborough, Eastham, Hooton, Childer Thornton and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Birkenhead to Chester?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:00 and the last around 23:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Birkenhead to Chester?
An adult single from Birkenhead to Chester is £3.00 on the 1 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), from Shore Drive (adj) to Delamere Street (Stop 3). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.