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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Smethwick is to bus which costs £9 - £15 and takes 2h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Smethwick is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Smethwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Smethwick. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Smethwick Council House via Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Smethwick?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Smethwick. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Smethwick Galton Bridge via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.

How far is it from Chester to Smethwick?

The distance between Chester and Smethwick is 69 miles. The road distance is 73.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Smethwick without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 1h 53m and costs £24 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Chester to Smethwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Smethwick bus from?

Chester to Smethwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Smethwick train from?

Chester to Smethwick train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Smethwick?

The best way to get from Chester to Smethwick is to train via Crewe which takes 1h 53m and costs £24 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £15 and takes 2h 16m.

Where does the Chester to Smethwick bus arrive?

Chester to Smethwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Chester to Smethwick train arrive?

Chester to Smethwick train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Chester to Smethwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Smethwick is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Chester to Smethwick.

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

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Where can I stay near Smethwick?

There are 2965+ hotels available in Smethwick.

Chester to Smethwick - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 80 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Smethwick 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 Chester to Crewetrain Wrexham General - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Smethwick Galton Bridgetrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
1h 53m
£25–59
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Ukn21 / ...
2h 16m
£9–15
Drive 72.8 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Smethwickcar 72.8 mi
1h 25m
£19–27
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Wolverhamptontrain Holyhead - Birmingham International / ...
2h 22m
£29–55
Bus, line 80 bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 423 / ...
2. Take the bus from Markets to Piddock Rdbus 80
2h 48m
£16–37

Chester to Smethwick by train

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1h 53mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Chester to Smethwick.

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Distance: 69.1 mi
Duration: 1h 53m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Smethwick Galton Bridge via Crewe in around 1h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway 3 times a day. Tickets cost £7–12 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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