9 Chester to Hoole
Operated by Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire. First bus 06:53, last bus 18:33. 46 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.40 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 9? 83 other bus routes are numbered 9 elsewhere in the UK — see every 9 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 06:53 | 07:18 | 07:48 | 08:20 | 08:55 | 09:27 | 09:57 | 10:27 | 10:57 | 11:27 | 11:57 | 12:27 | 12:57 | 13:27 | 13:57 | 14:27 | 15:02 | 15:35 | 16:10 | 16:45 | 17:20 | 17:50 | 18:20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Bus Interchange (Stand J) | 06:53 | 07:18 | 07:48 | 08:20 | 08:55 | 09:27 | 09:57 | 10:27 | 10:57 | 11:27 | 11:57 | 12:27 | 12:57 | 13:27 | 13:57 | 14:27 | 15:02 | 15:35 | 16:10 | 16:45 | 17:20 | 17:50 | 18:20 |
| Rowan Place (opp) | 07:01 | 07:26 | 07:58 | 08:30 | 09:05 | 09:37 | 10:06 | 10:36 | 11:06 | 11:36 | 12:06 | 12:36 | 13:06 | 13:36 | 14:06 | 14:36 | 15:12 | 15:45 | 16:20 | 16:55 | 17:30 | 18:00 | 18:30 |
| Crossley Crescent (nr) | 07:03 | 07:28 | 08:00 | 08:32 | 09:07 | 09:39 | 10:08 | 10:38 | 11:08 | 11:38 | 12:08 | 12:38 | 13:08 | 13:38 | 14:08 | 14:38 | 15:14 | 15:47 | 16:22 | 16:57 | 17:32 | 18:02 | 18:32 |
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 9
Adult single £2.40 to £3.00 · Child single £1.50 to £2.20
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.40 | Fgate St/Bars | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.40 | £2.40 | Hoole Rd Lightft St | ||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.40 | Hoole Ln CanadnAv | |||
| £3.00 | – | £2.40 | £2.40 | Pipers Alder Gr | ||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.40 | £2.40 | £2.40 | Pipers Ln | |
| £2.40 | £2.40 | £2.40 | £2.40 | – | £2.40 | Waitrose |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Chester Intchange.
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, Boxing Day, 28 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 9
9 towards Hoole
All 13 stops
- Chester Bus Interchange (Stand J) Chester
- Hoole Way (Stop Q) Chester
- Lightfoot Street (opp) Hoole
- Faulkner Street (opp) Hoole
- Newton Lane (after) Hoole
- Dene Hotel (opp) Hoole
- Canadian Ave (o/s) Hoole
- Pine Grove (cnr) Hoole
- Cedar Drive (cnr) Hoole
- Juniper Court (opp) Hoole
- Rowan Place (opp) Hoole
- Cedar Grove (N-bound) Hoole
- Crossley Crescent (nr) Hoole
9 towards Chester
All 10 stops
- 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 registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 4 January 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 31 August 2025 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 Route and Timetable.
Registered as partly financially supported by a local authority (Cheshire West and Chester Council).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PC1033334/397 · Changes in Cheshire West and Chester Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 9 bus?
The first 9 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:53 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 9 bus?
The last 9 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:33. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 9 bus cost?
Stagecoach Merseyside and South Lancashire's published fares on the 9: adult single £2.40 to £3.00, child single £1.50 to £2.20. The 9 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 9 bus?
The 9 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 PC1033334/397. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.