How to get from Hillside to Chester by bus and train?

From Hillside to Chester by bus and train

To get from Hillside to Chester you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERSEYRAIL train from Hillside station to Liverpool Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERSEYRAIL train and finally take the 40 bus from Railway Station S7 station to Foregate Street Stop AA station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min. The bus and train schedule from Hillside may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chester on the Moovit app.

104min
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Bus - 4040
Walk to Chester
Leaves from Hillside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hillside
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Liverpool Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Central
    39 min
  • 4
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Chester
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    43 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station S7
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Railway Station S7
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Foregate Street Stop AA
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chester
    Walk to
    Chester
    Hamilton Place
    310 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Hillside to Chester by bus and train via MERSEYRAIL, MERSEYRAIL and T8

To get from Hillside to Chester you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERSEYRAIL train from Hillside station to Liverpool Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERSEYRAIL train and finally take the T8 bus from Railway Station station to Foregate Street Stop BB station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The bus and train schedule from Hillside may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chester on the Moovit app.

107min
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Bus - T8T8
Walk to Chester
Leaves from Hillside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hillside
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Liverpool Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Central
    39 min
  • 4
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Chester
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    43 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - T8T8
    Wait for bus
    T8
    Car Park
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Foregate Street Stop BB
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chester
    Walk to
    Chester
    Hamilton Place
    320 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Hillside to Chester

The distance between Hillside and Chester is approximately 56.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Hillside to Chester by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train timetable from Hillside to Chester

To check the bus and train timetable from Hillside to Chester using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Hillside) and destination (Chester), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Hillside to Chester by bus and train via MERSEYRAIL, MERSEYRAIL and T8

To get from Hillside to Chester you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MERSEYRAIL train from Hillside station to Liverpool Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MERSEYRAIL train and finally take the T8 bus from Railway Station station to Foregate Street Stop BB station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The bus and train schedule from Hillside may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Chester on the Moovit app.

107min
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Bus - T8T8
Walk to Chester
Leaves from Hillside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Hillside
  • 2
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Liverpool Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool Central
    39 min
  • 4
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Chester
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chester
    43 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - T8T8
    Wait for bus
    T8
    Car Park
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Foregate Street Stop BB
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chester
    Walk to
    Chester
    Hamilton Place
    320 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Hillside to Chester?

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Train line MERSEYRAIL, Train line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line 40.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Hillside to Chester?

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Train line MERSEYRAIL, Train line MERSEYRAIL, Bus line T8.

  • Is there a direct train between Hillside and Chester?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 44 min.

  • Which train line goes from Hillside to Chester?

    The MERSEYRAIL train line goes from Liverpool Central station near Hillside in Southport to Chester station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Chester station near Chester.

  • How long does it take to travel from Hillside to Chester by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Hillside and Chester by train and bus is about 1 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Hillside to get to Chester?

    Get on the MERSEYRAIL train from the Liverpool Central station near Hillside in Southport.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Hillside and Chester?

    Get off the train at the Chester stop, which is closest to Chester.

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