The average train between Chester and Great Barr takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Great Barr. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Chester and Great Barr. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Great Barr at 11:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 10m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Chester to Great Barr? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Great Barr. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Tame Bridge Parkway station via Stafford station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Chester to Great Barr train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Great Barr train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Tame Bridge Parkway station.
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The distance between Chester and Great Barr is 96.3 km. The road distance is 114 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Hamstead (Birmingham) via Stafford and Tame Bridge Parkway in around 2h 14m.