Bus from Chester to Birkenhead
3 direct routes · about 95 min · first bus 05:47, last bus 23:31 (weekdays).
Next buses to Birkenhead as of 11:34
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Chester, 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 | ~95 min | 34 | Sat 31 · Sun 26 | 05:47 | 23:31 | Bull & Stirrup (Stop V) | Grange Road (adj) | Backford, Ellesmere Port, Childer Thornton, Hooton, Eastham, Bromborough & 1 more |
| X1 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~93 min | 13 | Sat 13 · Sun 12 | 06:14 | 18:04 | Canal Bridge (Stop N) | Grange Road (adj) | Backford, Ellesmere Port, Childer Thornton, Hooton, Eastham, Bromborough & 1 more |
| 830 | National Express | ~30 min | 1 | Fridays only | 05:10 | 05:10 | Chester Bus Interchange (Stand N) | Hamilton Square Interchange (Stop BB) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Chester 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 Chester to Birkenhead
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 Chester to Birkenhead?
3 routes run directly from Chester to Birkenhead: the 1 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the X1 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the 830 (National Express). The most frequent is the 1, 34 times each weekday — board at Bull & Stirrup (Stop V) and get off at Grange Road (adj), about 95 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Chester to Birkenhead?
Around 95 minutes on the 1, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Backford, Ellesmere Port, Childer Thornton, Hooton and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Chester to Birkenhead?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:47 and the last around 23:31. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chester to Birkenhead?
Adult singles from Chester to Birkenhead: £3.00 on the 1 and X1 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire). 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.