How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Chester?

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Chester start from £15. The average price for this train route is around £26. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Chester?

The average train journey time from Birmingham to Chester is 2h 1m, covering a distance of 65 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 48m and is operated by Avanti West Coast .

Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Chester route?

Several major train operators run on 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 Birmingham to Chester?

The earliest train from Birmingham to Chester departs at 07:22. And the latest train departs at 21:22.

Which is the best train operator from Birmingham to Chester?

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 Birmingham to Chester?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Birmingham to Chester?

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 Birmingham to Chester?

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.

Train Birmingham to Chester from £14

Next train departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Chester on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:22	Birmingham New Street	2h 8m	17:30	Chester	Cheapest
Train	09:07	Birmingham New Street	1h 48m	10:55	Chester	Fastest
Train	09:07	Birmingham New Street	1h 48m	10:55	Chester	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 02:35 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Birmingham to Chester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Chester. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage duration

65 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£9 - £36	Average duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£15 - £69	Average duration2h 1m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£12 - £12	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Transport for Wales

3.5/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.2

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Chester by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Chester?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Chester start from £15. The average price for this train route is around £26. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Chester?
The average train journey time from Birmingham to Chester is 2h 1m, covering a distance of 65 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 48m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Chester route?
Several major train operators run on 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 Birmingham to Chester?
The earliest train from Birmingham to Chester departs at 07:22. And the latest train departs at 21:22.
Which is the best train operator from Birmingham to Chester?
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 Birmingham to Chester?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Birmingham to Chester?
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 Birmingham to Chester?
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.

Best price found

27/11

£19

28/11

£46

Today

£46

30/11

£46

01/12

£14

02/12

No data

03/12

£19

04/12

£19

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Chester was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £14

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

You can expect to pay from £14 to £67 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Chester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £14, which is on 2025-12-01.