Chester to Birmingham NEC Trains

Chester to Birmingham NEC trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Birmingham NEC takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Birmingham NEC. 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 42m
Duration: 81 mi
Distance: £39
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Stafford

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2h 3m

£28–57

Chester to Birmingham NEC train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Birmingham NEC. 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 NEC at 11:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

9:32 AM → 11:12 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 12:12 PM
1h 40m • 1 change
11:32 AM → 1:12 PM
1h 40m • 1 change
12:32 PM → 2:12 PM
1h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:26 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 9:12 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:12 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 11:12 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:26 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 9:12 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:12 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 11:12 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:24 AM → 8:26 AM
2h 2m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 9:12 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 10:12 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 11:12 AM
1h 40m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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