How far is Chester from Birmingham?

Chester and Birmingham are 104 km (65 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chester to Birmingham?

Buses departing from Chester Bus Exchang in Chester will take you to Birmingham Airport in Birmingham.

Bus Chester to Birmingham from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Chester to Birmingham on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	2h 25m	1:55pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	4:15pm	Chester Bus Exchang	2h 5m	6:20pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	Fastest
Bus	7:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	2h 55m	10:25am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	2h 55m	10:25am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	3h 35m	11:05am	Birmingham Airport - BHX	No tags

Next departures for Chester to Birmingham on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	2h	2:30am	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	12:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	1h 50m	2:20am	Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street	Fastest
Bus	12:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	2h	2:30am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	2h 25m	1:55pm	Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	2h	2:30am	Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go 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 $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

1h 50mAverage Duration

104 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $59	Average Duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$37 - $131	Average Duration2h 3m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$18 - $23	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
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

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,735 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29735 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 WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $16

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.

May 31, 2019

Punctual and Pleasant

Isobel M.

September 14, 2022

All perfect

Grigore H.

September 27, 2020

FlixBus

3.5/511,453 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chester to Birmingham by bus

How far is Chester from Birmingham?
Chester and Birmingham are 104 km (65 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chester to Birmingham?
Buses departing from Chester Bus Exchang in Chester will take you to Birmingham Airport in Birmingham.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-24

$17

11-25

$14

Today

$14

11-27

$14

11-28

$17

11-29

$16

11-30

$18

12-01

$13

The cheapest trip from Chester to Birmingham was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $13

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 $13 to $46 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 $13 which is on 2025-12-01.