How to travel from Birmingham to Chester, United Kingdom

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.

5 routes found

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.

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Train via Stafford

Take the train to Stafford and then to Chester.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £49($58)

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Chester Bus Interchange.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £8($10)
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Drive

Drive to Chester.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance130km (80 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Birmingham and Chester

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Birmingham to Chester

Compare travel optionsbetween Birmingham and Chester

Transport options from Birmingham to Chester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Stafford + 2 similar
1h 10m
£49($58)
every 4 hours118km (73 miles)
Train1h 10m
£31($37)
every 2 hours118km (73 miles)
Train to Chester1h 60m
£51($60)
every 3 hours136km (84 miles)
Bus
2hrs
£8($10)
4 times a day128km (80 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
£23($27)
on demand130km (80 miles)

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Airports near Chester

The following major airports near Chester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Chester
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Chester
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Chester