26B Pipers Ash ↔ Chester Bus Interchange

Operated by Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire. First bus 08:00, last bus 08:00. 1 journey on weekdays.

Wanted a different 26B? 2 other bus routes are numbered 26B elsewhere in the UK — see every 26B bus by area.

The 26B is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK. Details →
📅 Today is Summer bank holiday — many operators run a Sunday or special timetable on bank holidays. Check before travelling.

Timetable

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.

26B towards Chester Bus Interchange — Monday to Friday (1 journey)

Route map

All stops on route 26B

Service registration & registered changes

🏛️ 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?

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.