Trains from Chester to Birmingham

Chester to Birmingham train information

There are several train providers across the UK & Europe. By searching for your ticket using our travel search engine, you will be able to see the trains connecting Chester in England to Birmingham in England as well as the train operator for this journey.

On average, it takes normally 1h49m by train to cover the 65 miles to go to Birmingham from Chester. The train duration can change depending if the train is direct or with changes.

Prices may vary quickly. We suggest you to make a search to see the latest available offers.

Best prices for Chester to Birmingham train tickets

Chester - Birmingham prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Chester to Birmingham by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Chester - Birmingham: the best time to book cheap trains

Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

The chart above illustrates the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the ticket is purchased. Purchasing your train from Chester to Birmingham in advance will enable you to pay less for your train.

The cheapest tickets we found were from £11 when purchasing your train 1 day in advance which is 39% cheaper than the best price we found when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling.

Best prices for Chester to Birmingham trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Chester and Birmingham by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Birmingham to Chester and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Chester - Birmingham train tickets

Looking to travel for less? Many railcards and discounts are available to spend less for your Chester Birmingham train ticket and save even more money on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are many types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several journeys. But is it really worth it when travelling from Chester to Birmingham? Check with your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average saving with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average price for a Chester Birmingham ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Initially, divide A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of journeys needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 2 trips from Chester to Birmingham (one way trip).

Railcards enable you to get a third off most rail fares for a year. The Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the 5 other railcards £30.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey