It takes an average of 1h 53m to travel from Chester to Birmingham by train, over a distance of around 64 miles (103 km). There are normally 10 trains per day travelling from Chester to Birmingham and tickets for this journey start from £15 when you book in advance.
First train | 04:33 | |
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Last train | 20:34 | |
Departure station | Chester | |
Arrival station | Birmingham | |
Journey time | From 1h 20m | |
Distance | 64 miles (103 km) | |
Frequency | 10 trains per day | |
Changes | Direct trains available | |
Price | From £15 | |
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Thinking about taking the train from Chester to Birmingham? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 53 minutes to travel the 64 miles (103 km) from Chester to Birmingham by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 20 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 10 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Avanti West Coast or Transport for Wales, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Chester to Birmingham in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £15.00. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Birmingham by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
The average journey time by train between Chester and Birmingham is 1 hour and 53 minutes, with around 10 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Chester to Birmingham is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Chester to Birmingham can start from as little as £15 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Chester to Birmingham without having to change trains. There are 10 direct trains from Chester to Birmingham each day. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.
The first train from Chester to Birmingham leaves at 04:33. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Chester to Birmingham leaves at 20:34. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Chester to Birmingham cover a distance of around 64 miles (103 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Birmingham to Chester.
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