Bus from Palace Fields to Chester
4 direct routes · 54–125 min · first bus 07:24, last bus 18:56 (weekdays).
Next buses to Chester as of 07:45
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Palace Fields, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X30 | Arriva North West | ~54 min | 11 | Sat 11 · Sun 9 | 07:24 | 17:59 | Halton Lea South | Hoole Way (Stop R) | Frodsham, Helsby, Dunham-on-the-Hill, Bridge Trafford, Mickle Trafford & Hoole Bank |
| 2 | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~97 min | 10 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 08:56 | 17:56 | Halton Lea North | Chester Bus Interchange (Stand N) | Frodsham, Helsby, Hapsford, Elton, Thornton-le-Moors, Ellesmere Port & 1 more |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 2A, 2X
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2A | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~125 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:28 | 07:28 | Halton Lea North | Chester Bus Interchange (Stand N) | Frodsham, Aston, Frodsham, Helsby, Hapsford, Elton & 3 more |
| 2X | Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire | ~55 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 18:56 | 18:56 | Halton Lea North | Chester Bus Interchange (Stand N) | Frodsham, Helsby, Dunham-on-the-Hill, Bridge Trafford, Mickle Trafford & Hoole Bank |
Times are for the first boarding point in Palace Fields 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 X30 bus, 2 bus, 2A bus or 2X bus timetable.
Fares from Palace Fields to Chester
- £3.80 adult single on the X30 (Arriva North West) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
- £3.00 adult single on the 2, 2A and 2X (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 Palace Fields to Chester?
4 routes run directly from Palace Fields to Chester: the X30 (Arriva North West), the 2 (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the 2A (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire), the 2X (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire). The most frequent is the X30, 11 times each weekday — board at Halton Lea South and get off at Hoole Way (Stop R), about 54 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Palace Fields to Chester?
Between 54 minutes on the X30 and 125 on the 2A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Frodsham, Helsby, Dunham-on-the-Hill, Bridge Trafford and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Palace Fields to Chester?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:24 and the last around 18:56. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Palace Fields to Chester?
Adult singles from Palace Fields to Chester: £3.80 on the X30 (Arriva North West); £3.00 on the 2, 2A and 2X (Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire). The X30 costs at most £3.00 if it takes part in the England fare cap. 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.