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Compare train and bus for Chester to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Birmingham 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 35m. 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 €13.
Distance: 64 miles (103 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€28 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Chester to Birmingham 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 Chester to Birmingham:
A bus is $6 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Birmingham costing on average $17 (€13).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 3 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.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales to go to Birmingham by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
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