The cheapest and fastest trains from Chester to Cradley Heath
Cheapest price
£47
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
2 h 53 m
Average duration
2 h 53 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
97 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chester to Cradley Heath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chester to Cradley Heath will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £47.
Of the 1 trains that leave Chester for Cradley Heath every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 97 km distance in an average of 2 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 53 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Live departures
Chester to Cradley Heath train times
The table below shows live departures for Chester to Cradley Heath trains for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:56 Chester | 2h13 | 07:09 Cradley Heath | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chester to Cradley Heath
Trains from Chester to Cradley Heath run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:08, the last at 21:22. The fastest train covers the 97 km distance in 2h 43m.
Distance 97 km |
Average train duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 43m |
First train 05:08 |
Last train 21:22 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales from Chester to Cradley Heath trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Chester and Cradley Heath from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Chester to Cradley Heath train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester to Cradley Heath by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cradley Heath, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Chester and Cradley Heath
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:40 Saturday 05:40 - 21:40 Sunday 07:10 - 20:40
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Chester West
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Main Concourse and on Platform 7a. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse and on Platform 7a; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On the concourse
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stop outside the station front
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday 09:15 - 18:00 None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Picks up/sets down on Forge Lane, immediately in front of the station entrance.
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