What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to Birkdale?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Birkdale is to bus and line 47 bus which costs £3 - £7 and takes 3h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Birkdale?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Birkdale is to drive which takes 1h and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Birkdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Birkdale. However, there are services departing from Bull & Stirrup and arriving at Selworthy Road via Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Birkdale?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Birkdale. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Hillside via Moorfields. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Chester to Birkdale?

The distance between Chester and Birkdale is 33 miles. The road distance is 35 miles.

How do I travel from Chester to Birkdale without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to Birkdale without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £18 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Chester to Birkdale?

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Chester to Birkdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Birkdale bus from?

Chester to Birkdale bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Bull & Stirrup station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Birkdale train from?

Chester to Birkdale train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Birkdale?

The best way to get from Chester to Birkdale is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £18 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 47 bus, which costs £3 - £7 and takes 3h 14m.

Where does the Chester to Birkdale bus arrive?

Chester to Birkdale bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Queen Square station.

Where does the Chester to Birkdale train arrive?

Chester to Birkdale train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Moorfields station.

Can I drive from Chester to Birkdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Birkdale is 35 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Chester to Birkdale.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester to Birkdale?

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Where can I stay near Birkdale?

There are 1987+ hotels available in Birkdale.

Chester to Birkdale - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 47 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Birkdale by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Moorfieldstrain Chester - Chester / ...
2. Take the train from Moorfields to Hillsidetrain Liverpool Central - Southport / ...
1h 25m
£19–40
Bus, line 47 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bull & Stirrup to Queen Squarebus 1
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Selworthy Roadbus 47
3h 14m
£4–7
Drive 34.8 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Birkdalecar 34.8 mi
1h
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chester to Birkdaletaxi 34.8 mi
1h
£85–110

Chester to Birkdale by train

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Distance: 32.8 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Hillside via Moorfields in around 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bull & Stirrup to Selworthy Road via Queen Square and Queen Square Bus Station in around 3h 14m.

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