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

The cheapest way to get from Solihull to Chester is to bus which costs £10 - £18 and takes 4h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Solihull to Chester is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Solihull and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Solihull to Chester. However, there are services departing from Lode Lane and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Solihull and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Solihull to Chester. However, there are services departing from Solihull and arriving at Chester via Birmingham New Street and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Solihull to Chester?

The distance between Solihull and Chester is 81 miles. The road distance is 83.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Solihull to Chester without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 2h 10m and costs £26 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Solihull to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Solihull to Chester bus from?

Solihull to Chester bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Lode Lane station.

Where do I catch the Solihull to Chester train from?

Solihull to Chester train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Solihull station.

Train or bus from Solihull to Chester?

The best way to get from Solihull to Chester is to train via Crewe which takes 2h 10m and costs £26 - £65. Alternatively, you can line 4 bus and bus, which costs £16 - £40 and takes 3h 24m.

Where does the Solihull to Chester bus arrive?

Solihull to Chester bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Solihull to Chester train arrive?

Solihull to Chester train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at Birmingham Moor Street station.

Can I drive from Solihull to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Solihull to Chester is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Solihull to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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There are 5 ways to get from Solihull to Chester by train, bus, or car

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Solihull to Birmingham Moor Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Chestertrain
2h 10m
£26–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Solihull Town Centre to Dale Endbus X12
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
4h 27m
£11–18
Line 4 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Lode Lane to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 4
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
3h 24m
£16–38
Drive 83.1 mi
1. Drive from Solihull to Chestercar 83.1 mi
1h 47m
£21–30
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham International to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
3h 36m
£37–62

Solihull to Chester by train and foot

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2h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 80.1 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

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

You can take a train from Solihull to Chester via Birmingham Moor Street, Birmingham New Street, and Crewe in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lode Lane to Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station in around 3h 24m.

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