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 £9 - £15 and takes 3h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Smethwick to Chester is to train which takes 1h 24m and costs £24 - £60.

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 Smethwick Council House and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

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 24m.

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 24m and costs £24 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 24m 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 Smethwick Council House 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 24m and costs £24 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 87 bus and bus, which costs £9 - £15 and takes 3h 39m.

Where does the Smethwick to Chester bus arrive?

Smethwick to Chester bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Colmore Row 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 1069+ hotels available in Chester.

Smethwick to Chester - 4 ways to travel via train, line 87 bus, bus, and car

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 - Chester / ...
1h 24m
£24–55
Line 87 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Smethwick Council House to Colmore Rowbus 87
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
3h 39m
£9–15
Drive 72.7 mi
1. Drive from Smethwick to Chestercar 72.7 mi
1h 25m
£18–26
Line 87 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Smethwick Council House to New St Stationbus 87
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
3h 28m
£31–58

Smethwick to Chester by train

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1h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 69.1 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

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 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Smethwick Council House to Chester Bus Interchange via Colmore Row and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 3h 39m.

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