52 Chester ↔ Chester Bus Interchange
Operated by Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire. First bus 06:09, last bus 19:20. 6 journeys on weekdays.
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
| Chester Bus Interchange (Stand E) | · | 06:30 | 07:00 | 18:05 | 18:40 | 19:20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shops (nr) | 06:09 | 06:39 | 07:09 | 18:15 | 18:50 | 19:30 |
| Ethelda Drive (nr) | 06:20 | 06:50 | 07:20 | 18:30 | 19:05 | 19:45 |
| Chester Bus Interchange (Stand N) | 06:28 | 06:58 | 07:28 | 18:38 | 19:13 | 19:53 |
Route map
All stops on route 52
52 towards Chester Bus Interchange
- Chester Bus Interchange (Stand E) Chester
- Bull & Stirrup (Stop V) Chester
- Northgate Avenue (opp) Chester
- Abbey Court Hotel (o/s) Chester
- Newry Park (cnr) Chester
- The New Church (opp) Newton
- The Crescent (cnr) Newton
- Bears Paw (o/s) Newton
- Moorhouse Close (cnr) Upton
- Ellesmere Avenue (cnr) Upton
- Mill View School (o/s) Upton
- Shops (nr) Upton
- Dukesway (cnr) Upton
- Woodlea Avenue (opp) Upton
- High School (Bay 2) Upton
- Halton Road (cnr) Upton
- Plas Newton Lane (cnr) Newton
- Windermere Avenue (opp) Upton
- Chatsworth Drive (nr) Newton
- Ethelda Drive (nr) Newton
- Kingsway Shops (opp) Newton
- Grasmere Road (opp) Newton
- Newton Lane (adj) 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 history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 19 Jul 2026 Operating between Netherton and Liverpool given service number 52 / 52A / 52E effective from 19 July 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 25 Feb 2026 Operating between Seaton and Harrington given service number 52 effective from 25 February 2026. To amend Route.
- 🆕 Registered effective 5 Jan 2026 Operating between Seaton and Harrington given service number 52 effective from 05 January 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 18 Sept 2025 Operating between Seaton and Harrington given service number 52 effective from 18 September 2025. To amend Route.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 52 bus?
The first 52 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:09 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 52 bus?
The last 52 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 19:20. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 52 bus cost?
The 52 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 52 bus?
The 52 is operated by Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.