The average train between Birmingham and Chester takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. There is an hourly train service from Birmingham to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Chester at 5:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Chester. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Chester station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Birmingham to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Chester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Birmingham to Chester train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Birmingham and Chester is 103.2 km. The road distance is 118 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Chester via Crewe in around 1h 34m.
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