There are 3 ways to get from Aberdyfi to Chester by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Machynlleth to Chestertrain Aberystwyth - Chester
3h 29m£38–60Drive 76.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberdyfi to Chestercar 76.4 mi
1h 47m£19–28Train via Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
3h 59m£37–63
Aberdyfi to Chester by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aberdyfi to Chester is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Aberdyfi to Chester is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct train from Aberdyfi to Chester. However, there are services departing from Aberdovey and arriving at Chester via Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Aberdyfi and Chester is 113 miles. The road distance is 76.9 miles.
The best way to get from Aberdyfi to Chester without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £35 - £60.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Aberdyfi to Chester, including transfers.
Aberdyfi to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Machynlleth station.
Aberdyfi to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberdyfi to Chester is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Aberdyfi to Chester.
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What companies run services between Aberdyfi, Wales and Chester, England?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Machynlleth to Chester once a week. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 2h 7m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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