How to travel from Chester to Birmingham

There are 2 options to travel between Chester and Birmingham including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Chester to Birmingham is a bus with an average price of €13.

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

A bus is €10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Birmingham costing on average €23.

The fastest way to travel from Chester to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 28m.

The distance from Chester to Birmingham is approximately 64 miles (103 km).

The average frequency per day from Chester to Birmingham is:

• Around 10 trains per day.
• Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chester and Birmingham 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 Chester to Birmingham:

• Trains mostly depart from Chester station (CTR) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
• Buses mostly depart from Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Chester to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, National Express, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire to go to Birmingham by bus.
• Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales to go to Birmingham by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Chester to Birmingham with the following travel companies:

• 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
• 1 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.

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Most travelers need at least three days in Birmingham to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Birmingham, you can explore the historic Jewellery Quarter, take a canal boat tour, and visit the National SEA LIFE Centre. Enjoy performances at the Birmingham Hippodrome and discover history at the Birmingham Back to Backs. Must-see sights include the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Cadbury World, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Symphony Hall, and The Bullring shopping center.

Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Birmingham's key attractions, including its museums, culinary scene, and shopping areas.