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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Southport is to bus which costs £3 - £7 and takes 3h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Southport is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Southport?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Southport. However, there are services departing from Bull & Stirrup and arriving at Duke Street via Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Southport?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Southport. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Southport via Moorfields. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Chester to Southport?

The distance between Chester and Southport is 35 miles. The road distance is 36.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Southport without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £19 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Chester to Southport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Southport bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chester to Southport train from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Southport?

The best way to get from Chester to Southport is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs £19 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £7 and takes 3h 9m.

Where does the Chester to Southport bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chester to Southport train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Southport?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Southport is 37 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Chester to Southport.

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

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Where can I stay near Southport?

There are 1955+ hotels available in Southport.

Chester to Southport - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Southport 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 Southporttrain Hunts Cross - Southport / ...
1h 51m
£20–48
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bull & Stirrup to Queen Squarebus 1
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Duke Streetbus X2
3h 9m
£4–7
Drive 36.4 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Southportcar 36.4 mi
1h 4m
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chester to Southporttaxi 36.4 mi
1h 4m
£160–190

Chester to Southport by train

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Distance: 34.8 mi
Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Southport, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Southport via Moorfields in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bull & Stirrup to Duke Street via Queen Square and Queen Square Bus Station in around 3h 9m.

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