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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Chester | Birmingham New Street | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Chester | Birmingham New Street | Fastest |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Chester to Birmingham
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just R 213, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chester to Birmingham by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Chester to Birmingham?
The cheapest train tickets from Chester to Birmingham start from R 279. The average price for this train route is around R 578. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Chester to Birmingham?
The average train journey time from Chester to Birmingham is 2h 3m, covering a distance of 104 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1h 17m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators serve the Chester to Birmingham route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 2 trains available per day, including services from Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Chester to Birmingham?
The earliest train from Chester to Birmingham departs at 07:28. And the latest train departs at 21:34.
Which is the best train operator from Chester to Birmingham?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Chester to Birmingham?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Chester to Birmingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Transport for Wales, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Chester to Birmingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transport for Wales, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chester to Birmingham was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 429To 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 R 429 to R 1 025 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 R 434, which is on 2025-12-18.
