There are 4 ways to get from Smethwick to Chester by train, bus, or car
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Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to CreweBirmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to ChesterCrewe - Chester / ...
1h 27m£14–55Line 80 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Piddock Rd to Markets80
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange423 / ...
3h 27m£11–28Drive 72.7 mi
- Drive from Smethwick to Chester72.7 mi
1h 25m£18–26Train
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to ChesterBirmingham International - Chester / ...
3h 31m£22–58
Smethwick to Chester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Smethwick to Chester is to line 80 bus and bus which costs £11 - £28 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Smethwick to Chester is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Smethwick to Chester. However, there are services departing from Piddock Rd and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
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.
The distance between Smethwick and Chester is 69 miles. The road distance is 73.1 miles.
The best way to get from Smethwick to Chester without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 1h 27m and costs £13 - £55.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Smethwick to Chester, including transfers.
Smethwick to Chester bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Piddock Rd station.
Smethwick to Chester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Smethwick Galton Bridge station.
The best way to get from Smethwick to Chester is to train via Crewe which takes 1h 27m and costs £13 - £55. Alternatively, you can line 80 bus and bus, which costs £11 - £28 and takes 3h 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 Rd to Chester Bus Interchange via Markets and Birmingham Coach Station in around 3h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–40
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–17
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £23–55
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- travelcare@nationalexpress.com
- Website
- nxbus.co.uk
Bus from Piddock Rd to Markets
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://nxbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Smethwick to Chester bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Markets station.
Smethwick to Chester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Smethwick to Chester is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Smethwick to Chester.
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