How far is Chester from Birmingham?

The distance between the two cities is 65 miles (104 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Chester to Birmingham leave from Chester Bus Exchang and arrive at Coach Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

Once in Birmingham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The National Sea Life, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, National Motorcycle Museum, City Canal Tour and Spa.

Bus Chester to Birmingham from $9 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Chester to Birmingham on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:40am	Chester Bus Exchang	2h 45m	10:25am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	3h 5m	3:35am	Birmingham Airport - BHX	No tags
Bus	12:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	2h	2:30am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	3h 35m	11:05am	Birmingham Airport - BHX	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Chester Bus Exchang	2h 55m	10:25am	Coach Station	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Chester to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, 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$11 - $42	Average Duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $91	Average Duration2h 3m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$13 - $16	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

4/529,723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29723 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers 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 $11

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

3.5/511,388 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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Chester to Birmingham by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$10

11/20

$10

Today

$12

11/22

$11

11/23

$11

11/24

$9

11/25

$9

11/26

$10

The cheapest trip from Chester to Birmingham was searched and found on Nov 25, 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 Chester to Birmingham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $9 to $32 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 $9 which is on 2025-11-25.