The average bus between Stoke-on-Trent and Chester takes 2h 53m and the fastest bus takes 2h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stoke-on-Trent to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Stoke-on-Trent and Chester. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stoke-on-Trent is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:33 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Chester. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent station and arriving at Chester station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Stoke-on-Trent to Chester bus services, operated by D&G Bus, depart from Bus Station.
Stoke-on-Trent to Chester bus services, operated by D&G Bus, arrive at The Bars station.
Book your Stoke-on-Trent to Chester bus tickets online with D&G Bus and Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire.
The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Chester is 51.5 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to The Bars via Bus Station in around 3h.