5E Chester to Holt via Boughton, Huntington

Operated by Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire. First bus 19:25, last bus 22:21. 4 journeys on Fridays. Fares: singles capped at £3 — more.

Next towards Holt from Railway Station (S6): Friday 20:06

Next towards Chester from Holt Cross (o/s): Friday 19:25

Wanted a different 5E? 2 other bus routes are numbered 5E elsewhere in the UK — see every 5E bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Holt Cross · Fridays · 2 journeys
Stop 20:0622:21
Railway Station (S6) 20:0622:21
Chester Bus Interchange (Stand C) 20:1122:26
Sainsbury's (o/s) 20:2222:37
Rake & Pikel (opp) 20:2722:42
Aldford Bridge (nr) 20:3622:51
Farndon Arms PH (o/s) 20:4623:01
Holt Cross (o/s) 20:4923:04

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.

The 5E 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 →

Tickets on the 5E

Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire publishes day tickets and season tickets on this route for adults, children, young people and students.

Chester DayRider · Chester 7 Day MegaRider · Chester 28 Day MegaRider · Merseyside Plus DayRider · North West 1 Day Explorer · Merseyside Plus Group DayRider · Merseyside Plus 7 Day MegaRider · North West Gold 7 Day MegaRider

…and 4 more tickets on this route.

Ticket types come from Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 4 June 2026. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire.

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 Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and 2 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.

Route map

All stops on route 5E

5E towards Holt

All 34 stops
  1. Railway Station (S6) Chester
  2. Hoole Way (Stop R) Chester
  3. Chester Bus Interchange (Stand C) Chester
  4. Foregate Street Stop DD Chester
  5. Steam Mill Street (cnr) Boughton
  6. Health Centre (o/s) Boughton
  7. St Paul's Church (opp) Boughton
  8. Cecil Street (cnr) Boughton
  9. Shops (opp) Boughton
  10. The Peacock (opp) Boughton
  11. Moorcroft Avenue (cnr) Boughton Heath
  12. Belgrave Road (opp) Boughton Heath
  13. Sainsbury's (o/s) Boughton Heath
  14. Whites Meadow (opp) Boughton Heath
  15. Trefoil Close (cnr) Huntington
  16. Harebell Close (opp) Huntington
  17. Columbine Close (cnr) Huntington
  18. Foxglove Close (cnr) Huntington
  19. Woodlands Road (nr) Huntington
  20. Post Office (o/s) Huntington
  21. Gorse Way (o/s) Huntington
  22. Rake & Pikel (opp) Huntington
  23. Saighton Triangle (o/s) Saighton
  24. Abbey Gate College (o/s) Saighton
  25. Platt's Lane (cnr) Bruera
  26. Aldford Bridge (nr) Aldford
  27. Green Lake Lane (opp) Aldford
  28. School Lane (opp) Aldford
  29. White Horse PH (opp) Churton
  30. Crewe Lane End (cnr) Farndon
  31. Church Lane (nr) Farndon
  32. Farndon Arms PH (o/s) Farndon
  33. Peel o` Bells (o/s) Holt
  34. Holt Cross (o/s) Holt

5E towards Chester

All 29 stops
  1. Holt Cross (o/s) Holt
  2. Smithfield Street (after) Holt
  3. White Horse PH (o/s) Churton
  4. School Lane (nr) Aldford
  5. Green Lake Lane (cnr) Aldford
  6. Aldford Bridge (opp) Aldford
  7. Platt's Lane (opp) Bruera
  8. Abbey Gate College (opp) Saighton
  9. Saighton Triangle (opp) Saighton
  10. Rake & Pikel (opp) Huntington
  11. Gorse Way (opp) Huntington
  12. Post Office (opp) Huntington
  13. Woodlands Road (cnr) Huntington
  14. Foxglove Close (opp) Huntington
  15. Columbine Close (opp) Huntington
  16. Harebell Close (cnr) Huntington
  17. Trefoil Close (opp) Huntington
  18. Whites Meadow (cnr) Boughton Heath
  19. Sainsbury's (opp) Boughton Heath
  20. Belgrave Road (cnr) Boughton Heath
  21. Moorcroft Avenue (opp) Boughton Heath
  22. The Peacock (o/s) Boughton
  23. Shops (o/s) Boughton
  24. Ingham Close (cnr) Boughton
  25. St Paul's Church (o/s) Boughton
  26. Health Centre (opp) Boughton
  27. The Bars (Stop L) Chester
  28. Canal Bridge (Stop N) Chester
  29. Railway Station (S6) Chester

Towns & areas on this route

ChesterBoughtonHuntingtonBoughton HeathFarndonSaightonAldfordHoltBrueraChurton

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 5E bus?

The first 5E departure on Fridays leaves at 19:25 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 5E bus?

The last 5E on Fridays leaves its first stop at 22:21. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 5E bus cost?

The 5E 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 5E bus?

The 5E is operated by Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire.

Timetable data from Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Wales feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.