Jump on the train from Chester to Birmingham, and after a relaxing hour and a half journey, with the option to travel in first class luxury, you’ll alight at Birmingham's New Street station.

Bustling, vibrant and cosmopolitan, as the cultural hub of the Midlands, Birmingham has something for everyone. Museums and art galleries vie with theatres, open parklands and movie set tours to make your visit memorable.

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Thinktank, Birmingham’s award winning science museum, offers fun for all the family, as does the National Sea Life Centre, with the UK’s only 360° underwater tunnel. 

For shoppers, Birmingham is paradise. All the high street stores are here, including Selfridges Birmingham, and if eye catching chic is your thing, it’s everywhere in abundance. For lovers of bling, make a beeline for the Jewellery Quarter, and if you’re after something more artisan, exclusive boutiques are around every corner.  

Birmingham is renowned for its varied and vibrant nightlife, with numerous award winning restaurants, chains and independent cafes to enjoy before you hit the dancefloor, stage show, live music or brilliant comedy club.

Whether your journey to Birmingham from Chester is for business or pleasure, we have a wide choice of ticket options, from our Anytime Singles, group travel tickets to our lowest available fares. Download our app to keep informed of our best deals, and follow us on Twitter for live updates