What is the cheapest way to get from Cradley Heath to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Cradley Heath to Chester is to bus which costs £9 - £14 and takes 4h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cradley Heath to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Cradley Heath to Chester is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Cradley Heath and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Cradley Heath to Chester. However, there are services departing from Central Market Hall and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Cradley Heath and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Cradley Heath to Chester. However, there are services departing from Cradley Heath and arriving at Chester via Smethwick Galton Bridge and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

How far is it from Cradley Heath to Chester?

The distance between Cradley Heath and Chester is 75 miles. The road distance is 69.1 miles.

How do I travel from Cradley Heath to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Cradley Heath to Chester without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £18 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Cradley Heath to Chester?

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Cradley Heath to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cradley Heath to Chester bus from?

Cradley Heath to Chester bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Central Market Hall station.

Where do I catch the Cradley Heath to Chester train from?

Cradley Heath to Chester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Smethwick Galton Bridge station.

Train or bus from Cradley Heath to Chester?

The best way to get from Cradley Heath to Chester is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £18 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £14 and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Cradley Heath to Chester bus arrive?

Cradley Heath to Chester bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Cradley Heath to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cradley Heath to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Cradley Heath to Chester is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Cradley Heath to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from Cradley Heath to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 967+ hotels available in Chester.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cradley Heath 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
best
1. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to CreweBirmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to ChesterCrewe - Chester / ...
2h 19m
£18–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Central Market Hall to Newhall StX10
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Chester Bus InterchangeUk021 / ...
4h 18m
£9–13
Drive 68.7 mi
1. Drive from Cradley Heath to Chester68.7 mi
1h 30m
£18–25
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Central Market Hall to Sandwell & Dudley Station4M / ...
2. Take the train from Sandwell & Dudley to ChesterBirmingham International - Chester / ...
3h 23m
£32–48
Bus, train via Stafford
1. Take the bus from Central Market Hall to Sandwell & Dudley Station4M / ...
2. Take the train from Sandwell & Dudley to Stafford
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chester
3h 38m
£26–41

Cradley Heath to Chester by train

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Distance: 74.5 mi
Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Cradley Heath, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Cradley Heath to Chester via Smethwick Galton Bridge and Crewe in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Market Hall to Chester Bus Interchange via Newhall St in around 4h 18m.

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