26B Pipers Ash to Chester via Hoole, Upton
Operated by Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire. First bus 08:00, last bus 08:00. 1 journey on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.40 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 26B? 2 other bus routes are numbered 26B elsewhere in the UK — see every 26B bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:00 |
|---|---|
| Moorcroft Crescent (opp) | 08:00 |
| Methodist Church (o/s) | 08:14 |
| High School (Bay 2) | 08:27 |
| Chester Bus Interchange (Stand N) | 08:40 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Fares on the 26B
Adult single £2.40 to £3.00 · Child single £1.50 to £2.20
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.40 | Mickle Traffrd | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| £2.40 | £2.40 | Upton HS | |
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Chester Intchange |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Guilden Sutton.
Stagecoach's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 31 May 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire before you travel.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 26B
26B towards Chester
All 24 stops
- Moorcroft Crescent (opp) Pipers Ash
- Holly House (nr) Guilden Sutton
- Oaklands (opp) Guilden Sutton
- Oaklands (NE-bound) Guilden Sutton
- Methodist Church (opp) Guilden Sutton
- St Peters Way (opp) Mickle Trafford
- Plemstall Way (nr) Mickle Trafford
- Methodist Church (o/s) Mickle Trafford
- Trafford House Farm (o/s) Mickle Trafford
- Royal Oak (o/s) Hoole Bank
- Doubletree Hilton Hotel (o/s) Hoole
- Ethelda Drive (by) Newton
- Plas Newton Lane (nr) Upton
- Woodlea Avenue (opp) Upton
- Tewkesbury Close (opp) Upton
- High School (Bay 1) Upton
- High School (Bay 2) Upton
- Marlow Avenue (opp) Upton
- Newton Hall Drive (cnr) Newton
- Shavington Avenue (cnr) Newton
- Westminster Road (cnr) Hoole
- Hoole Bridge Shops (o/s) Hoole
- Hoole Way (Stop R) Chester
- Chester Bus Interchange (Stand N) Chester
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 5 April 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 29 March 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 25 February 2024 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 29 January 2023 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 4 September 2022 To amend Timetable.
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Cheshire West and Chester Council).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PC1033334/526 · Changes in Cheshire West and Chester Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 26B bus?
The first 26B departure on weekdays leaves at 08:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 26B bus?
The last 26B on weekdays leaves its first stop at 08:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 26B bus cost?
Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire's published fares on the 26B: adult single £2.40 to £3.00, child single £1.50 to £2.20. The 26B is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 26B bus?
The 26B is operated by Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire.
Timetable data from Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (North West England feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PC1033334/526. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.