The average bus between Pontypridd and Chester takes 11h 51m and the fastest bus takes 7h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Pontypridd 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 5 times a day between Pontypridd and Chester. The earliest departure is at 8:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontypridd is at 7:01 PM which arrives into Chester at 2:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2 and take an average of 11h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Pontypridd 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 Pontypridd to Chester. However, there are services departing from Pontypridd station and arriving at Chester station via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
Pontypridd to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, depart from Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2.
Pontypridd to Chester bus services, operated by Stagecoach South Wales, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Pontypridd and Chester is 179.2 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a bus from Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 5 to Pepper Street via Merthyr Bus Station Stand 2, Newtown Bus Station Stand 1, Bus Station, Wrexham Bus Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 7 in around 8h 24m.