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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 an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 64 miles (103 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Birmingham to Chester
Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Chester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Chester:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Chester costing on average $38.
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 34m.
The journey is about 16m faster (1h 34m by train vs 1h 50m by car) and roughly $1 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($38 vs $39). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Chester
How to get from Birmingham to Chester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Chester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:05 AM 1h55 Birmingham 1:00 PM Chester $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
11:05 AM 1h55 Birmingham 1:00 PM Chester $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
11:05 AM 1h55 Birmingham 1:00 PM Chester $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:05 AM 1h55 Birmingham 12:00 PM Chester $12 1 One-way 0 transfers4:10 PM 2h20 Birmingham 6:30 PM Chester $12 1 One-way 0 transfers3:10 PM 2h20 Birmingham 5:30 PM Chester $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Chester:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Chester costing on average $38.
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 34m.
- Around 7 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Chester station (CTR).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange).
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Chester by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry to go to Chester by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
- 1 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
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