The average train between Sutton Coldfield and Chester takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Sutton Coldfield 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 Sutton Coldfield and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sutton Coldfield is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Chester at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Lichfield Trent Valley and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sutton Coldfield to Chester. However, there are services departing from Sutton Coldfield station and arriving at Chester station via Lichfield Trent Valley High Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Sutton Coldfield to Chester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Sutton Coldfield station.
Sutton Coldfield to Chester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Sutton Coldfield to Chester train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Sutton Coldfield and Chester is 100.1 km. The road distance is 116 km.
You can take a train from Sutton Coldfield to Chester via Lichfield Trent Valley and Crewe in around 2h 12m.