The average train between Smethwick and Chester takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Smethwick to Chester. 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 Smethwick and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Smethwick is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Smethwick to Chester. However, there are services departing from Smethwick station and arriving at Chester station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Smethwick to Chester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Smethwick Galton Bridge station.
Smethwick to Chester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Smethwick to Chester train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Smethwick and Chester is 99.4 km. The road distance is 111 km.
You can take a train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Chester via Crewe in around 1h 31m.