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

The cheapest way to get from Smethwick to Chester is to bus which costs £9 - £20 and takes 3h 28m.

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 £17 - £25.

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 Rd 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 31m.

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 via Crewe which takes 1h 31m and costs £15 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 1h 31m 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 Rd 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 via Crewe which takes 1h 31m and costs £15 - £60. Alternatively, you can line 80 bus and bus, which costs £14 - £30 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 998+ hotels available in Chester.

Smethwick to Chester - 5 ways to travel via train, line 80 bus, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Smethwick 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 via Crewe
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 31m
£15–55
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
3h 28m
£9–20
Line 80 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Piddock Rd to Marketsbus 80
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 423 / ...
3h 27m
£14–30
Drive 72.7 mi
1. Drive from Smethwick to Chestercar 72.7 mi
1h 25m
£18–25
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
3h 28m
£20–58

Smethwick to Chester by train

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1h 31mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Smethwick to Chester.

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Distance: 69.1 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

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 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Piddock Rd to Chester Bus Interchange via Markets and Birmingham Coach Station in around 3h 27m.

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