🚌 Bus from Chester to Birkenhead
2 direct routes · about 89 min · first bus 05:40, last bus 20:00 (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 | ~89 min | 50 | 05:40 | 20:00 | Railway Station (S6) |
| X1 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~87 min | 25 | 06:10 | 19:10 | Chester Bus Interchange (Stand K) |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Chester to Birkenhead?
2 routes run directly from Chester to Birkenhead: the 1 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the X1 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire).
How long does the bus take from Chester to Birkenhead?
Around 89 minutes on the 1, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Chester to Birkenhead?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 1) leaves around 05:40 and the last around 20:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chester to Birkenhead?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.