🚌 Bus from Birkenhead to Chester
2 direct routes · about 80 min · first bus 06:14, last bus 22:58 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~80 min | 54 | 06:14 | 22:58 | Hinson Street (opp) |
| X1 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~95 min | 22 | 06:54 | 19:09 | Hinson Street (opp) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Birkenhead to Chester?
2 routes run directly from Birkenhead to Chester: the 1 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the X1 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire).
How long does the bus take from Birkenhead to Chester?
Around 80 minutes on the 1, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Birkenhead to Chester?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 1) leaves around 06:14 and the last around 22:58. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Birkenhead to Chester?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.