How to travel from Birmingham to Chester

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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 $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 28m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $11.

Distance: 64 miles (103 km)

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$31

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$15

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1h 58m

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1h 28m

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2h 38m

Average total duration

2h 8m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Birmingham to Chester

How to get from Birmingham to Chester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Birmingham to Chester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Transport for WalesL64172
07:22AM2h03
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
09:25AMChester station (CTR)
$321One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Transport for WalesL64510 · L64843
06:22AM1h59
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
08:21AMChester station (CTR)
$281One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Avanti West CoastW02437+Transport for WalesL64289
07:07AM1h34
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
08:41AMChester station (CTR)
$541One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Avanti West CoastW03047+Transport for WalesL64287
06:05AM1h38
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
07:43AMChester station (CTR)
$541One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Chester

Travel to Chester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Chester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Birmingham and Chester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Chester is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Chester:

A bus is $0.21 (€0.17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Chester costing on average $11 (€9).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Chester is by train with an average journey time of 1h 16m.

Other travel options to Chester take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 45m.

The distance from Birmingham to Chester is approximately 64 miles (103 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Chester is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 4 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Chester:
  • Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Chester station (CTR).
  • Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Chester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Chester by bus.
  • Travel with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales to go to Chester by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Birmingham to Chester:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Chester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Liverpool, London Euston (EUS), Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chester and these popular destinations at a great price.
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