The average train between Chester and West Midlands takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to West Midlands. 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 every 2 hours between Chester and West Midlands. 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 West Midlands at 11:31 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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No, there is no direct train from Chester to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at West Midlands station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Chester to West Midlands train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.
Chester to West Midlands train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at The Hawthorns station.
Book your Chester to West Midlands train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains and West Midlands Metro.
The distance between Chester and West Midlands is 98.8 km. The road distance is 112 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Smethwick Galton Bridge via Crewe in around 1h 53m.