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How to get fromChester to West Midlandsby train, bus, car or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Chester to West Midlands by train, bus, car, or tram

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to CrewetrainChester - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Smethwick Galton BridgetrainLiverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
    1h 53m
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Newhall StbusUkn21 / ...
    2h 18m
    £10–20
  3. Drive 72.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chester to West Midlandscar72.2 mi
    1h 24m
    £18–26
  4. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from Chester to WolverhamptontrainHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the tram from Wolverhampton Station to The HawthornstramMetro
    2h 17m

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What companies run services between Chester, England and West Midlands, Sandwell, 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 Newhall St hourly. Tickets cost £7–17 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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