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TodayMay 18
TomorrowMay 19
from $61
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 19 at
    Departure city: Chester
    Departure location: Chester
    Arrival time: May 19 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham New Street
    Operated by: Transport for WalesTransport for Wales
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 19 at
    Departure city: Chester
    Departure location: Chester
    Arrival time: May 19 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham New Street
    Operated by: Transport for WalesTransport for Wales
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Chester to Birmingham.

Bus
Average Price$11 - $31Average Duration2h 55m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average Price$34 - $65Average Duration2h
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$16 - $20Average Duration1h 50m
4kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chester to Birmingham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 2 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
2h 55mAverage Duration
$11Cheapest ticket
3kgCO₂ emissions

Train Chester to Birmingham: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$38
Average train trip duration2h
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure7:30am
Distance65 miles (104 km)
Latest train departure5:36pm

Chester to Birmingham Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
05/16
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05/17
$33
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05/19
$61
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chester to Birmingham was searched and found on May 17, 2025 with a price of $33

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chester to Birmingham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $33 to $61 for a train ticket from Chester to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $61 which is on 2025-05-19.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Chester to Birmingham is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Birmingham, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Chester and Birmingham, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Chester to Birmingham while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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Train from Birmingham to Chester

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