What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to West Midlands?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to West Midlands is to bus which costs £8 - £15 and takes 2h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to West Midlands?

The fastest way to get from Chester to West Midlands is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and West Midlands?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Blue Gates via Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and West Midlands?

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

How far is it from Chester to West Midlands?

The distance between Chester and West Midlands is 69 miles. The road distance is 72.7 miles.

How do I travel from Chester to West Midlands without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to West Midlands without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 1h 53m and costs £24 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Chester to West Midlands?

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

Where do I catch the Chester to West Midlands bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chester to West Midlands train from?

Chester to West Midlands train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to West Midlands?

The best way to get from Chester to West Midlands is to train via Stafford which takes 1h 53m and costs £24 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £15 and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the Chester to West Midlands bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chester to West Midlands train arrive?

Chester to West Midlands train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Chester to West Midlands?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to West Midlands is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Chester to West Midlands.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester to West Midlands?

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Where can I stay near West Midlands?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Chester to West Midlands 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 Stafford
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain Chester - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Smethwick Galton Bridgetrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
1h 53m
£24–47
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Ukn21 / ...
2h 20m
£9–15
Drive 72.2 mi
1. Drive from Chester to West Midlandscar 72.2 mi
1h 24m
£18–26
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Crewetrain Chester - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Smethwick Galton Bridgetrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
1h 53m
£24–59
Train #2
1. Take the train from Chester to Wolverhamptontrain Holyhead - Birmingham International / ...
2h 22m
£29–55

Chester to West Midlands by train

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1h 53mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chester to West Midlands.

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Distance: 69.1 mi
Duration: 1h 53m

What companies run services between Chester, England and West Midlands, Sandwell, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Smethwick Galton Bridge via Stafford 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 £6–12 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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