There are 3 ways to get from Bridgend to Chester by train or car
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Train via Shrewsbury
best- Take the train from Bridgend to ShrewsburyMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to ChesterShrewsbury - Chester / ...
3h 49m£50–78Drive 152.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bridgend to Chester152.4 mi
3h 18m£38–55Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to ChesterCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
4h 27m£51–120
Bridgend to Chester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bridgend to Chester is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Bridgend to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Bridgend to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bridgend and arriving at Chester via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Bridgend and Chester is 169 miles. The road distance is 153.3 miles.
The best way to get from Bridgend to Chester without a car is to train via Shrewsbury which takes 3h 49m and costs £50 - £80.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Bridgend to Chester, including transfers.
Bridgend to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Bridgend station.
Bridgend to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bridgend to Chester is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Bridgend to Chester.
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What companies run services between Bridgend, Wales and Chester, England?
You can take a train from Bridgend to Chester via Shrewsbury in around 3h 49m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Bridgend to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–17
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
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