What is the distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Chester?

The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Chester is around 52 km (32 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Stoke-on-Trent to Chester?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B), in Stoke-on-Trent, and end it at Chester Bus Exchang, in Chester.

Bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Chester starting at $22 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Stoke-on-Trent to Chester on November 13
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:50pm	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	1h 15m	11:05pm	Chester Bus Exchang	CheapestFastest
	Bus	9:50pm	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	1h 15m	11:05pm	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags

Next departures for Stoke-on-Trent to Chester on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:50pm	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	1h 15m	11:05pm	Chester Bus Exchang	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:20am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	3h 50m	5:10am	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	1:20am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	3h 50m	5:10am	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	9:50pm	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	1h 15m	11:05pm	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags

Next departures for Stoke-on-Trent to Chester on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:35pm	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	1h 15m	10:50pm	Chester Bus Exchang	CheapestFastest
	Bus	9:35pm	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	1h 15m	10:50pm	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags

Next departures for Stoke-on-Trent to Chester on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:50pm	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	1h 15m	11:05pm	Chester Bus Exchang	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:20am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	3h 50m	5:10am	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	1:20am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	3h 50m	5:10am	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	9:50pm	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	1h 15m	11:05pm	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags

Next departures for Stoke-on-Trent to Chester on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:50pm	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	1h 15m	11:05pm	Chester Bus Exchang	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:20am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	3h 50m	5:10am	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	1:20am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	3h 50m	5:10am	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	9:50pm	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	1h 15m	11:05pm	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:00 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Stoke-on-Trent to Chester

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chester. The journey takes about 1 hour 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

1h 15mAverage Duration

52 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $55	Average Duration1h 15m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$33 - $67	Average Duration1h 16m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$19 - $19	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,710 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29710 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $25

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Where are the popular stops in Stoke-on-Trent and Chester?

Stops in Stoke-on-Trent

A - Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)

B - Stoke-On-Trent

C - Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent

D - Stoke on Trent

Stops in Chester

A - Chester Bus Exchang

B - Delamere St Bus Station - Chester

C - Chester Zoo - Bus Terminal

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stoke-on-Trent to Chester by bus

What is the distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Chester?
The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Chester is around 52 km (32 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Stoke-on-Trent to Chester?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B), in Stoke-on-Trent, and end it at Chester Bus Exchang, in Chester.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-11

$22

11-12

$22

Today

$22

11-14

$22

11-15

$22

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$22

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The cheapest trip from Stoke-on-Trent to Chester was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $22

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Stoke-on-Trent to Chester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $22 to $56 for a bus ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Chester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-11-14.