What's the distance between Chester and Birmingham by coach?

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

How can I get from Chester to Birmingham without driving?

You can reach Birmingham from Chester by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus Chester to Birmingham from £7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Chester to Birmingham on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:30	Chester Bus Exchang	1h 50m	02:20	Great Charles Street Queensway	CheapestFastest
Bus	00:30	Chester Bus Exchang	2h	02:30	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:30	Chester Bus Exchang	2h 25m	13:55	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	00:30	Chester Bus Exchang	2h	02:30	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	16:15	Chester Bus Exchang	2h 5m	18:20	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags

Next departures from Chester to Birmingham on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30	Chester Bus Exchang	2h 25m	13:55	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	00:30	Chester Bus Exchang	1h 50m	02:20	Great Charles Street Queensway	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Chester Bus Exchang	2h	02:30	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	16:15	Chester Bus Exchang	2h 5m	18:20	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	00:30	Chester Bus Exchang	2h	02:30	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Chester to Birmingham on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30	Chester Bus Exchang	2h 25m	13:55	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	00:30	Chester Bus Exchang	1h 50m	02:20	Great Charles Street Queensway	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Chester Bus Exchang	2h	02:30	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	16:15	Chester Bus Exchang	2h 5m	18:20	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	00:30	Chester Bus Exchang	2h	02:30	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Chester to Birmingham on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:30	Chester Bus Exchang	2h	02:30	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	00:30	Chester Bus Exchang	1h 50m	02:20	Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street	Fastest
Bus	00:30	Chester Bus Exchang	2h	02:30	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:30	Chester Bus Exchang	2h 25m	13:55	Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street	No tags
Bus	00:30	Chester Bus Exchang	2h	02:30	Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Chester to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

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 £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

1h 50mAverage duration

65 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£9 - £33	Average duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£15 - £71	Average duration2h 3m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£10 - £13	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Chester and Birmingham?

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

Stops in Birmingham

A
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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B
Birmingham Airport
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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

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,728 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29728 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £9

National Express Chester Birmingham recent customer reviews

The coach seat was comfortable, the driver was so kind and he bus got to Birmingham on time.

Youngbin K.

31 May 2019

Punctual and Pleasant

Isobel M.

14 September 2022

All perfect

Grigore H.

27 September 2020

FlixBus

3.5/511,416 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Chester to Birmingham

What's the distance between Chester and Birmingham by coach?
The journey from Chester to Birmingham by coach covers an approximate distance of 65 miles (104 km).
How can I get from Chester to Birmingham without driving?
You can reach Birmingham from Chester by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

21/11

£9

22/11

£9

Today

£10

24/11

£9

25/11

£8

26/11

£8

27/11

£8

28/11

£9

The cheapest trip from Chester to Birmingham was searched and found on 25 Nov 2025 with a price of £8

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

You can expect to pay from £8 to £25 for a bus ticket from Chester to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £8, which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.