How far is Chester from Birmingham by coach?

The journey from Birmingham to Chester by coach covers an approximate distance of 65 miles (104 km).

Is there a way to reach Chester from Birmingham without a car?

The best way to go from Birmingham to Chester without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Birmingham to Chester from £7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Chester on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:05	Birmingham Airport - BHX	6h 5m	05:10	Chester Bus Exchang	Cheapest
Bus	20:25	Coach Station	2h 25m	22:50	Chester Bus Exchang	Fastest
Bus	20:25	Coach Station	2h 25m	22:50	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	19:45	Birmingham Airport - BHX	3h 5m	22:50	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	19:45	Birmingham Airport - BHX	3h 5m	22:50	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Chester on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:40	Coach Station	2h 25m	23:05	Chester Bus Exchang	Cheapest
Bus	03:25	Coach Station	1h 45m	05:10	Chester Bus Exchang	Fastest
Bus	03:25	Coach Station	1h 45m	05:10	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	03:25	Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street	1h 55m	05:20	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	03:25	Coach Station	1h 45m	05:10	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Chester on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:25	Coach Station	1h 45m	05:10	Chester Bus Exchang	CheapestFastest
Bus	03:25	Coach Station	1h 45m	05:10	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	03:25	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 55m	05:20	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	03:25	Coach Station	1h 45m	05:10	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	11:05	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 55m	13:00	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Chester on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:25	Coach Station	1h 45m	05:10	Chester Bus Exchang	CheapestFastest
Bus	03:25	Coach Station	1h 45m	05:10	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	03:25	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 55m	05:20	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	03:25	Coach Station	1h 45m	05:10	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	11:05	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 55m	13:00	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags

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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 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 30mAverage duration

65 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£9 - £33	Average duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£15 - £70	Average duration2h 1m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£13 - £13	Average duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Chester?

Stops in Birmingham

A
Birmingham Airport
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B
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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C
Bearwood
1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
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D
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom
E
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK
F
Aston University
10 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK

Stops in Chester

A
Chester Bus Exchang
St Oswalds Way, Chester CH1 3HY, UK
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B
Delamere St Bus Station - Chester
21 Delamere St, Chester CH1 4DS, UK
C
Chester Zoo - Bus Terminal
Chester Zoo, Chester CH2 1LE, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,724 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,402 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Birmingham to Chester

How far is Chester from Birmingham by coach?
The journey from Birmingham to Chester by coach covers an approximate distance of 65 miles (104 km).
Is there a way to reach Chester from Birmingham without a car?
The best way to go from Birmingham to Chester without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

20/11

£8

21/11

£9

Today

£9

23/11

£9

24/11

£9

25/11

£7

26/11

£7

27/11

£7

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Chester was searched and found on 25 Nov 2025 with a price of £7

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

You can expect to pay from £7 to £25 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Chester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £7, which is on 2025-11-25.

What's the cheapest way to go from Birmingham to Chester?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time2h 20m	Avg price£12	Daily departures6
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time2h 1m	Avg price£24	Daily departures2
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time1h 30m	Avg price£13	Daily departures1