The distance between Birmingham and Chester is around 118km (73 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 10m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Birmingham to Chester by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chester → Birmingham if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Stafford and then to Chester.
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Take the bus to Chester Bus Interchange.
There are several options for getting from Birmingham to Chester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($10) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £49 ($58).
The distance between Birmingham and Chester is around 118km (73 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 103km (64 miles)
It takes around 1h 10m to get from Birmingham and Chester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Birmingham to Chester is to take the train which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx £49 ($58).
The cheapest way to travel between Birmingham and Chester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Birmingham and Chester. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs every 2 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Birmingham and Chester with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 1h 60m.
Avanti West Coast, London Midland, CrossCountry and Transport for Wales run train services between Birmingham and Chester. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Birmingham and Chester. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Birmingham and Chester with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 2hrs.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Birmingham and Chester. Buses run twice daily and take around 2hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Birmingham to Chester. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe and then to Chester. instead which will take 1h 10m.
The closest major airport to Chester is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Chester. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Birmingham and Chester. The distance is around 130km (80 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Birmingham to Chester is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around £31 ($37).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Stafford + 2 similar | 1h 10m | £49($58) | every 4 hours | 118km (73 miles) |
Train | 1h 10m | £31($37) | every 2 hours | 118km (73 miles) |
Train to Chester | 1h 60m | £51($60) | every 3 hours | 136km (84 miles) |
Bus | 2hrs | £8($10) | 4 times a day | 128km (80 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | £23($27) | on demand | 130km (80 miles) |
London Midland
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Chester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.