The average train between Solihull and Chester takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is an hourly train service from Solihull 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 Solihull and Chester. The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Solihull is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Chester at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Moor Street and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Solihull to Chester. However, there are services departing from Solihull station and arriving at Chester station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Solihull to Chester train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Solihull to Chester train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Solihull to Chester train tickets online with Chiltern Railways, West Midlands Trains and 2 other operators.
The distance between Solihull and Chester is 114.1 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a train from Solihull to Chester via Birmingham Moor Street, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 2h 7m.