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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 64 miles (103 km)
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€27 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Chester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Chester:
A train is $0.03 (€0.02) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Birmingham to Chester costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 55m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Chester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange).
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Chester station (CTR).
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales to go to Chester by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Chester by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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