8 Chester ↔ Chester Bus Interchange
Operated by Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire. First bus 08:25, last bus 17:25. 10 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 L) | 08:25 | 09:25 | 10:25 | 11:25 | 12:25 | 13:25 | 14:25 | 15:25 | 16:25 | 17:25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shops (opp) | 08:34 | 09:34 | 10:34 | 11:34 | 12:34 | 13:34 | 14:34 | 15:34 | 16:34 | 17:34 |
| Crossley Crescent (nr) | 08:40 | 09:40 | 10:40 | 11:40 | 12:40 | 13:40 | 14:40 | 15:40 | 16:40 | 17:40 |
| Chester Bus Interchange (Stand N) | 08:51 | 09:51 | 10:51 | 11:51 | 12:51 | 13:51 | 14:51 | 15:51 | 16:51 | 17:51 |
Route map
All stops on route 8
8 towards Chester Bus Interchange
- Chester Bus Interchange (Stand L) Chester
- Foregate Street Stop DD Chester
- Steam Mill Street (cnr) Boughton
- Health Centre (o/s) Boughton
- St Paul's Church (opp) Boughton
- Cherry Road (opp) Boughton
- Bridge Inn (o/s) Boughton
- Vicars Cross Court (o/s) Vicars Cross
- Shaftesbury Avenue (opp) Vicars Cross
- Melrose Avenue (cnr) Vicars Cross
- Shops (opp) Vicars Cross
- Queens Road (cnr) Vicars Cross
- Crossley Crescent (cnr) Hoole
- Crossley Crescent (nr) Hoole
- The Piper (opp) Hoole
- Cedar Drive (opp) Hoole
- Pine Grove (opp) Hoole
- Canadian Avenue (opp) Hoole
- Bridge Court (cnr) Hoole
- Lock Vaults PH (opp) Hoole
- Health Centre (opp) Boughton
- The Bars (Stop L) Chester
- Chester Bus Interchange (Stand N) Chester
Service history & registered changes
- ✏️ Changed effective 30 Aug 2026 Blackthorn → Kings Heath
- 🆕 Registered effective 30 Aug 2026 From: Farnborough To: Yateley Via: Frogmore Name or No.: 8 Service type: Normal Stopping Effective date: 30 August 2026 Other details: New registration for service 8 running hourly every day between Farnborough & Yateley, with schooltime ex
- ✏️ Changed effective 30 Aug 2026 Salisbury Blue Boar Row → Andover Bus Station
- Expired effective 30 May 2026 Operating between Newbold and Newbold given service number 8 / 8A effective from 30 May 2026. To amend Route.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 8 bus?
The first 8 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:25 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 8 bus?
The last 8 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:25. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 8 bus cost?
The 8 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 8 bus?
The 8 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.