Birmingham to Chester by train
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Overview: trains from Birmingham to Chester
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Travelling from Birmingham to Chester by train
Want to know how to get from Birmingham to Chester by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Birmingham to Chester take around 1 hour and 12 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 104 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Birmingham is scheduled to depart at around 05:30. The last departure is usually at around 22:55. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 18 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 46 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$24.70.
We think any time is a great time to visit Chester, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Chester.
Is there a direct train from Birmingham to Chester?
Yes, there is a direct train from Birmingham to Chester.
How long does it take to travel from Birmingham to Chester?
The Birmingham to Chester train travel takes about 1 hour and 12 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Birmingham to Chester train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Chester leaving Birmingham at around 05:30 and the last train leaving at around 22:55. This is the same at the weekend.
Other train journeys from Birmingham
- From Birmingham to Edinburgh From CA$75.40
- From Birmingham to Leeds From CA$48.75
- From Birmingham to Oxford From CA$16.25
- From Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon From CA$19.50
- From Birmingham to York From CA$30.55
- From Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne From CA$57.85
- From Birmingham to Brighton From CA$58.50
- From Birmingham to Weston-super-Mare From CA$55.90
- From Birmingham to Torquay From CA$48.10
- From Birmingham to Northampton From CA$11.05
- From Birmingham to Bath From CA$47.45
- From Birmingham to Warwick From CA$56.55
- From Birmingham to Cambridge From CA$27.95
- From Birmingham to Watford From CA$16.90
- From Birmingham to Bournemouth From CA$40.95
Other train journeys to Chester
- From London to Chester From CA$38.35
- From Glasgow to Chester From CA$81.25
- From Edinburgh to Chester From CA$81.25
- From York to Chester From CA$39.65
- From Crewe to Chester From CA$11.70
- From Manchester to Chester From CA$5.20
- From Holyhead to Chester From CA$27.30
- From Cardiff to Chester From CA$53.95
- From Paris to Chester From CA$221.00
- From Stoke-on-Trent to Chester From CA$17.55
- From Southampton to Chester From CA$102.05
- From Birmingham International to Chester From CA$28.60
- From Stafford to Chester From CA$37.70
- From Shrewsbury to Chester From CA$19.50
- From Wrexham to Chester From CA$8.45
Other train journeys from Chester
- From Chester to Edinburgh From CA$66.95
- From Chester to York From CA$35.75
- From Chester to London From CA$46.80
- From Chester to Glasgow From CA$65.65
- From Chester to Crewe From CA$11.70
- From Chester to Manchester From CA$10.40
- From Chester to Huddersfield From CA$38.35
- From Chester to Wolverhampton From CA$24.05
- From Chester to Holyhead From CA$27.30
- From Chester to Leeds From CA$25.35
- From Chester to Stockport From CA$8.45
- From Chester to Sheffield From CA$66.96
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