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Explore cheap prices from Birmingham to Chester

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Birmingham to Chester, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

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£7.30
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£6.10
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£6.50
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Birmingham to Chester train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Birmingham to Chester, starting from £6.10 and averaging £13.50. The entire journey takes no more than 1h 15m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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16:34
1h 30m, No direct
Birmingham New Street
18:04
Chester
West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast
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17:07
1h 37m, No direct
Birmingham New Street
18:44
Chester
Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales
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17:21
2h 4m, Direct
Birmingham New Street
19:25
Chester
Transport for Wales
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17:34
1h 41m, No direct
Birmingham New Street
19:15
Chester
West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast
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18:07
1h 43m, No direct
Birmingham New Street
19:50
Chester
Avanti West CoastTransport for Wales
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18:22
1h 56m, No direct
Birmingham New Street
20:18
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Transport for Wales
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Birmingham to Chester train route details

First train
First train
01:39
Last train
Last train
23:40
Departure station
Departure station
Birmingham
Arrival station
Arrival station
Chester
Journey time
Journey time
1h 15m
Distance
Distance
104 km
Price
Price
£6.10*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains

How to book cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Chester

Travelling in off-peak train times

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Birmingham to Chester during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.
Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.
Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Birmingham to Chester, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!
Group travels to save 1/3

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Birmingham to Chester more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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