The average bus between Chester and Cardigan takes 9h 28m and the fastest bus takes 7h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chester to Cardigan. 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 Chester and Cardigan. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Cardigan at 3:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Wrexham Bus Station 5 and take an average of 9h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Chester to Cardigan? 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 Chester to Cardigan. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Cardigan station via Eldon Square 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
Chester to Cardigan bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Wrexham Bus Station 5.
Chester to Cardigan bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Finch Square C station.
The distance between Chester and Cardigan is 171.4 km. The road distance is 236 km.
You can take a bus from Grosvenor Street to Finch Square C via Wrexham Bus Station 5, Eldon Square 1, and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 7h 58m.