There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham International to Chester by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham International to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
2h 12m£35–65Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
3h 13m£12–22Drive 85.3 mi
- Drive from Birmingham International to Chestercar 85.3 mi
1h 37m£21–30Train via Stafford
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
2h 27m£28–57
Birmingham International to Chester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham International to Chester is to bus which costs £11 - £22 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham International to Chester is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham International to Chester. However, there are services departing from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham International and arriving at Chester. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Birmingham International and Chester is 93 miles. The road distance is 85.8 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham International to Chester without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £35 - £65.
The train from Birmingham International to Chester takes 2h 12m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Birmingham International to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.
Birmingham International to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Birmingham International station.
The best way to get from Birmingham International to Chester is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £22 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Birmingham International, England and Chester, England?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Birmingham International to Chester every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £9–15 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham International to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Birmingham International to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham International to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Stafford to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham International to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Birmingham International to Chester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chester Bus Interchange station.
Birmingham International to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham International to Chester is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Birmingham International to Chester.
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