The distance between Chester and Birmingham is around 117km (73 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 15m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Chester to Birmingham 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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Take the train to Stafford and then to Birmingham New Street.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Summer Row Great Charles Street.
There are several options for getting from Chester to Birmingham by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($10) and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £49 ($58).
The distance between Chester and Birmingham is around 117km (73 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 103km (64 miles)
It takes around 1h 15m to get from Chester and Birmingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chester to Birmingham is to take the train which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx £49 ($58).
The cheapest way to travel between Chester and Birmingham, 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 Chester and Birmingham. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Chester and Birmingham with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 2hrs.
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London Midland and Transport for Wales run train services between Chester and Birmingham. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 15m, 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 Chester and Birmingham. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Chester and Birmingham with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1h 55m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Chester and Birmingham. Buses run twice daily and take around 1h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chester to Birmingham. We recommend that you take the train to Stafford and then to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 1h 15m.
The closest major airport to Birmingham is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Birmingham. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Chester and Birmingham. The distance is around 130km (81 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 Chester to Birmingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around £49 ($58).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 1h 15m | £49($58) | every 4 hours | 117km (73 miles) |
Train via Crewe | 1h 25m | £31($37) | every 2 hours | 117km (73 miles) |
Train to Birmingham New Street | 2hrs | £51($60) | every 4 hours | 136km (84 miles) |
Bus | 1h 55m | £8($10) | 5 times a day | 126km (79 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | £23($27) | on demand | 130km (81 miles) |
London Midland
Transport for Wales
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