The average bus between Cardigan and Chester takes 9h 6m and the fastest bus takes 6h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardigan to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Cardigan and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardigan is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Chester at 1:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 and take an average of 9h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cardigan to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardigan to Chester. However, there are services departing from Cardigan station and arriving at Chester station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
Cardigan to Chester bus services, operated by Richards Bros, depart from Ship Inn station.
Cardigan to Chester bus services, operated by Richards Bros, arrive at Wrexham Bus Station 5.
The distance between Cardigan and Chester is 171.4 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a bus from Ship Inn to Pepper Street via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Eldon Square 1, and Wrexham Bus Station 7 in around 7h 41m.