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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chester and Thornton takes 2h 29m and the fastest bus takes 2h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chester to Thornton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 29m
Duration
67 mi
Distance
£6
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Chester to Thornton bus times

Buses run twice daily between Chester and Thornton. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 5:41 PM which arrives into Thornton at 7:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Queen Square and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach Merseyside & South LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire2h 13m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach Merseyside & South LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire2h 28m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach Merseyside & South LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire2h 33m • 1 change
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    Stagecoach Merseyside & South LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire2h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester to Thornton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 67.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Thornton, Sefton, England?

You can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Virgin's Lane via Queen Square and Queen Square Bus Station in around 2h 37m.

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