There are 5 ways to get from Solihull to Chester by train, bus, or car
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Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Chestertrain Crewe - Wrexham General / ...
2h 12m£14–101Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Solihull Hospital to Birmingham Coach Stationbus X2
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 423 / ...
3h 21m£13–30Drive 83.1 mi
- Drive from Solihull to Chestercar 83.1 mi
1h 46m£21–30Bus, train
- Take the bus from Solihull Town Centre to Birmingham International Stationbus X12
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
- Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
3h 16m£25–62Train
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
3h 38m£25–67
Solihull to Chester by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solihull to Chester is to bus which costs £13 - £30 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Solihull to Chester is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Solihull to Chester. However, there are services departing from Solihull Hospital and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
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 12m.
The distance between Solihull and Chester is 81 miles. The road distance is 83.6 miles.
The best way to get from Solihull to Chester without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 2h 12m and costs £13 - £110.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Solihull to Chester, including transfers.
Solihull to Chester bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Solihull Hospital station.
Solihull to Chester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Solihull to Chester is to train via Crewe which takes 2h 12m and costs £13 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £30 and takes 3h 21m.
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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Solihull Hospital to Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station in around 3h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–50
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–50
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–18
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham International to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Stafford to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £10–24
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Crewe to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–18
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham International to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–65
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £19–75
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham International to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–25
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- travelcare@nationalexpress.com
- Website
- nxbus.co.uk
Bus from Solihull Hospital to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://nxbus.co.uk
Bus from Solihull Town Centre to Birmingham International Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £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
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Solihull to Chester bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Solihull to Chester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Solihull to Chester is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Solihull to Chester.
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