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Chester to Birmingham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Birmingham takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Birmingham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 25m
Duration
73 mi
Distance
£34
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Stafford

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  1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain train Chester - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham New Streettrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
1h 23m
£25–51

Chester to Birmingham train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 10:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 73 mi
  • Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Birmingham, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Birmingham New Street via Stafford in around 1h 23m.

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