What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Chester is to bus which costs £18 - £26 and takes 1h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Chester is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Chester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Chester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Chester. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Chester?

The distance between Birmingham and Chester is 73 miles. The road distance is 75.8 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Chester without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 1h 38m and costs £26 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Chester?

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Birmingham to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Chester bus from?

Birmingham to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Chester train from?

Birmingham to Chester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Chester?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Chester is to train via Crewe which takes 1h 38m and costs £26 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £26 and takes 1h 55m.

Where does the Birmingham to Chester bus arrive?

Birmingham to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Birmingham to Chester train arrive?

Birmingham to Chester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Chester is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Birmingham to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Chester?

Book your Birmingham to Chester train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Chester?

Book your Birmingham to Chester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1016+ hotels available in Chester.

Birmingham to Chester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to Chester by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Chestertrain Crewe - Wrexham General / ...
1h 38m
£27–131
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
1h 55m
£18–26
Drive 75.3 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Chestercar 75.3 mi
1h 32m
£19–27
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
1h 57m
£30–100
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
2h 7m
£28–133

Birmingham to Chester by train

211Weekly Trains

1h 38mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Birmingham to Chester.

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Distance: 73.1 mi
Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Chester via Crewe in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £6–11 and the journey takes 1h 55m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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