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How to get fromChester to Thorntonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Thornton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to Moorfieldstrain train Chester - Chester / ...
    2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Virgin's Lanebus bus 47
    1h 35m
    £11–23

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bull & Stirrup to Queen Squarebus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Virgin's Lanebus bus 47
    2h 29m
    £4–7

  3. Train, line 133 bus

    1. Take the train from Chester to Moorfieldstrain train Chester - Chester / ...
    2. Take the bus from Waterloo Interchange to Virgin's Lanebus bus 133 / ...
    1h 50m

  4. Drive 25.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chester to Thorntoncar car 25.3 mi
    46 min
    £7–9

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chester to Thorntontaxi taxi 25.3 mi
    46 min
    £65–80

Chester to Thornton by train, foot, and bus

Calendar321Weekly Services
Duration1h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 24.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Bull & Stirrup to Virgin's Lane via Queen Square and Queen Square Bus Station in around 2h 29m.

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