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Direct services & connecting journeys
The journey results show whether direct services or options involving a change are available from Chester Road to Ipswich for your selected date and time.
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Chester Road
- Departure station
- Chester Road station guide
- Address
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- Chester Rd, Erdington B73 5JS
Operators serving Chester Road
The operators listed for a station may differ from those used on a particular journey. Check your selected itinerary.
Facilities at Chester Road
- Ticket Machines
- Shelters
Parking & meeting your train
- None
Explore the area around Chester Road
- Sutton Park
- Pype Hayes Park
About your departure station
Opened in 1862 serving Birmingham's northern expansion.
Electrified 1993.
Handles 500,000 annual passengers.
The station exemplifies city's suburban rail network, connecting residential areas to regional opportunities while preserving Victorian railway character in conservation area setting.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Chester Road to Ipswich?
Open the ticket search and enter Chester Road as your departure station and Ipswich as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Chester Road and Ipswich?
Review the complete itinerary in the journey results. It shows the individual services and connections for the option you select.
Can I include a Railcard?
Add your valid Railcard to the ticket search and check its restrictions before booking. Any available Railcard discount will be automatically reflected in your shopping cart.