What is the travel distance from Birmingham to Chester?

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

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Chester?

The majority of buses traveling from Birmingham to Chester start their journey at Birmingham Airport and wind up at Chester Bus Exchang. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Birmingham to Chester from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Chester on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05am	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 55m	1:00pm	Chester Bus Exchang	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:40pm	Coach Station	2h 25m	11:05pm	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	4:20pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	2h 20m	6:40pm	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	8:40pm	Coach Station	2h 25m	11:05pm	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Birmingham Airport - BHX	3h 5m	11:05pm	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Chester on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:25am	Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street	1h 55m	5:20am	Chester Bus Exchang	Cheapest
Bus	3:25am	Coach Station	1h 45m	5:10am	Chester Bus Exchang	Fastest
Bus	3:25am	Coach Station	1h 45m	5:10am	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	11:25am	Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street	1h 55m	1:20pm	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	3:25am	Coach Station	1h 45m	5:10am	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Chester on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40pm	Coach Station	2h 25m	11:05pm	Chester Bus Exchang	Cheapest
Bus	3:25am	Coach Station	1h 45m	5:10am	Chester Bus Exchang	Fastest
Bus	3:25am	Coach Station	1h 45m	5:10am	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	3:25am	Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street	1h 55m	5:20am	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	3:25am	Coach Station	1h 45m	5:10am	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Chester on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:25am	Coach Station	1h 45m	5:10am	Chester Bus Exchang	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:25am	Coach Station	1h 45m	5:10am	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	3:25am	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 55m	5:20am	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	3:25am	Coach Station	1h 45m	5:10am	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags
Bus	11:05am	Great Charles Street Queensway	1h 55m	1:00pm	Chester Bus Exchang	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:37 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Chester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Chester. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, 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$11 - $42	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $89	Average Duration2h 1m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$16 - $16	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,720 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Chester?

Stops in Birmingham

A - Birmingham Airport

B - Coach Station

C - Bearwood

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Stops in Chester

A - Chester Bus Exchang

B - Delamere St Bus Station - Chester

C - Chester Zoo - Bus Terminal

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Birmingham to Chester by bus

What is the travel distance from Birmingham to Chester?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Chester?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

$10

11/19

$10

Today

$10

11/21

$12

11/22

$9

11/23

$12

11/24

$11

11/25

$9

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Chester was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $9

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 $9 to $38 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 $9 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually FlixBus 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.

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$16	Daily Departures6
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2h 1m	Avg Price$30	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time1h 30m	Avg Price$16	Daily Departures1