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How to get fromSouthport to Chesterby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southport to Liverpool Centraltrain train Southport - Liverpool Central
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Chestertrain train Chester - Chester / ...
    1h 40m
    £22–40

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Queen Square Bus Stationbus bus 47
    2. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 1 / ...
    3h 27m
    £4–7

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool Road to Queen Square Bus Stationbus bus X2
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Chestertrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Llandudno / ...
    2h 46m
    £12–18

  4. Drive  36.8 mi

    1. Drive from Southport to Chestercar car 36.8 mi
    1h 5m
    £10–14

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Southport to Chestertaxi taxi 36.8 mi
    1h 5m
    £160–200

Southport to Chester by train

Calendar463Weekly Trains
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 40m

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

You can take a train from Southport to Chester via Liverpool Central Loop Line in around 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duke Street to Chester Bus Interchange via Queen Square Bus Station and Whitechapel in around 3h 27m.

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