What is the cheapest way to get from West Midlands to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from West Midlands to Chester is to bus which costs £9 - £20 and takes 3h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Midlands to Chester?

The fastest way to get from West Midlands to Chester is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between West Midlands and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from West Midlands to Chester. However, there are services departing from Blue Gates and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

Is there a direct train between West Midlands and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from West Midlands 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 West Midlands to Chester?

The distance between West Midlands and Chester is 70 miles. The road distance is 72.6 miles.

How do I travel from West Midlands to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from West Midlands to Chester without a car is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £15 - £60.

How long does it take to get from West Midlands to Chester?

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from West Midlands to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Midlands to Chester bus from?

West Midlands to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where do I catch the West Midlands to Chester train from?

West Midlands to Chester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Smethwick Galton Bridge station.

Train or bus from West Midlands to Chester?

The best way to get from West Midlands to Chester is to train which takes 1h 31m and costs £15 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £20 and takes 3h 31m.

Where does the West Midlands to Chester bus arrive?

West Midlands to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the West Midlands to Chester train arrive?

West Midlands to Chester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from West Midlands to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between West Midlands to Chester is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from West Midlands to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from West Midlands to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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West Midlands to Chester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and tram

There are 5 ways to get from West Midlands to Chester by train, bus, car, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 - Wrexham General / ...
1h 31m
£15–56
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
3h 31m
£9–20
Drive 72.2 mi
1. Drive from West Midlands to Chestercar 72.2 mi
1h 24m
£18–26
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Staffordtrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
2h 6m
£29–54
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from The Hawthorns to Wolverhampton Stationtram Metro
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
3h 7m

West Midlands to Chester by train

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Map of how to get from West Midlands to Chester.

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Distance: 69.1 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

What companies run services between West Midlands, Sandwell, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Chester via Crewe in around 1h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchange twice daily. Tickets cost £7–17 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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