Bus from Chester to Liverpool
5 direct routes · about 104 min · first bus 05:47, last bus 22:21 (weekdays).
Next buses to Liverpool as of 06:26
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 | ~104 min | 29 | Sat 27 · Sun 23 | 05:47 | 22:21 | Bull & Stirrup (Stop V) | Queen Square (adj) | Backford, Ellesmere Port, Childer Thornton, Hooton, Eastham, Bromborough & 3 more |
| X1 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~105 min | 13 | Sat 13 · Sun 11 | 06:14 | 18:04 | Canal Bridge (Stop N) | Queen Square (adj) | Backford, Ellesmere Port, Childer Thornton, Hooton, Eastham, Bromborough & 3 more |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · UK021, UKN21, 830
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK021 | FlixBus | ~40 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 2 | 13:10 | 18:35 | Chester Bus Interchange (Stand M) | Liverpool ONE Bus Station (Stand 6) | — |
| UKN21 | FlixBus | ~40 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 05:25 | 05:25 | Chester Bus Interchange (Stand M) | Liverpool ONE Bus Station (Stand 6) | — |
| 830 | National Express | ~50 min | 1 | Fridays and Saturdays only | 05:10 | 05:10 | Chester Bus Interchange (Stand N) | Liverpool ONE Bus Station (Stand 1) | Birkenhead |
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 Liverpool
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 Liverpool?
5 routes run directly from Chester to Liverpool: the 1 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the X1 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the UK021 (FlixBus), the UKN21 (FlixBus), the 830 (National Express). The most frequent is the 1, 29 times each weekday — board at Bull & Stirrup (Stop V) and get off at Queen Square (adj), about 104 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Chester to Liverpool?
Around 104 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 Liverpool?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:47 and the last around 22:21. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Chester to Liverpool?
Adult singles from Chester to Liverpool: £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.