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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 an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 1m. 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 $43.
Distance: 64 miles (103 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m 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 Chester to Birmingham
Compare the available ways to get from Chester to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Birmingham:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Birmingham costing on average $43.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 38m.
You'll arrive about 21m sooner (1h 31m by train vs 1h 52m by car). Tickets start at around $43 compared to roughly $39 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Chester to Birmingham
How to get from Chester to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chester to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- W34140 · C01365
4:32 PM 1h34 Chester station (CTR) 6:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $14 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- W34140 · C01365
4:32 PM 1h34 Chester station (CTR) 6:06 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $14 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- W34140+
G010354:32 PM 1h25 Chester station (CTR) 5:57 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $53 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
G385765:22 PM 2h10 Chester station (CTR) 7:32 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers- W34272+G01043
5:31 PM 1h26 Chester station (CTR) 6:57 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) $19 1 One-way 1 transfer - W33934+
C16942 · W8813912:32 PM 1h59 Chester station (CTR) 2:31 PM Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) $21 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus
4:15 PM 2h05 Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) 6:20 PM Birmingham $15 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
11:40 AM 2h25 Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) 2:05 PM Birmingham $16 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
12:30 AM 1h50 Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) 2:20 AM Birmingham $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Birmingham:
A bus is $28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Birmingham costing on average $43.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 38m.
- 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, Great Charles Street Queensway.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry to go to Birmingham by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
- 1 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
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