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

The cheapest way to get from Smethwick to Chester is to line 87 bus and bus which costs £10 - £16 and takes 3h 33m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Smethwick and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Smethwick to Chester. However, there are services departing from Piddock Road and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Smethwick and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Smethwick to Chester. However, there are services departing from Smethwick Galton Bridge and arriving at Chester via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

How far is it from Smethwick to Chester?

The distance between Smethwick and Chester is 70 miles. The road distance is 73.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Smethwick to Chester without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £21 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Smethwick to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Smethwick to Chester bus from?

Smethwick to Chester bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Piddock Road station.

Where do I catch the Smethwick to Chester train from?

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

Train or bus from Smethwick to Chester?

The best way to get from Smethwick to Chester is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £21 - £50. Alternatively, you can line 80 bus and bus, which costs £14 - £23 and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the Smethwick to Chester bus arrive?

Smethwick to Chester bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Markets station.

Where does the Smethwick to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Smethwick to Chester?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1119+ hotels available in Chester.

Smethwick to Chester - 4 ways to travel via train, line 80 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Smethwick to Chester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Crewetrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Chestertrain Crewe - Wrexham General / ...
1h 27m
£22–50
Line 87 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Smethwick Council House to Albert Streetbus 87
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
3h 33m
£10–16
Line 80 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Piddock Road to Marketsbus 80
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
3h 27m
£14–23
Drive 72.7 mi
1. Drive from Smethwick to Chestercar 72.7 mi
1h 25m
£18–27

Smethwick to Chester by train

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1h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 69.1 mi
Duration: 1h 27m

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

You can take a train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Chester via Crewe in around 1h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Piddock Road to Chester Bus Interchange via Markets and Birmingham Coach Station in around 3h 27m.

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