The average train between Chester and Solihull takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is an hourly train service from Chester to Solihull. 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 Solihull. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Solihull at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 10m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Solihull. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Solihull station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Chester to Solihull train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Solihull train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Chester to Solihull train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Chiltern Railways and 3 other operators.
The distance between Chester and Solihull is 114.1 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Solihull via Crewe, Birmingham New Street, and Birmingham Moor Street in around 2h 1m.