Stagecoach MCSL - Chester & Wirral Depots

[Turbostar]

RE: Stagecoach Chester & Wirral
With respect to the location of Chester's bus station at Gorse Stacks, I think it's about the best that could be achieved, given the area.

It's reasonably close to the city centre (5-10 mins walk) & also not far from the railway station. I'd like to see a form of shuttle service (preferably free to either rail or bus ticket holders), but I'm not holding my breath.

The current situation where buses terminate around the town hall is partially historic and partially due to the closure of Delamere Street. The area in front of the town hall was the original terminus for both Crosville & Chester City services on the north side of the city prior to Delamere Street opening. Although this current location is convenient for the market, the main shopping area is now down around the Eastgate clock & probably as easy to access from Gorse Stacks as from the town hall.

Given the lack of suitable alternative land in the Chester area, I can't see where else the new bus station could have been located.