There are 4 ways to get from Bridgend to Chester by train, bus, or car
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Train via Shrewsbury
best- Take the train from Bridgend to Shrewsburytrain Milford Haven - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
3h 49m£61–85Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sarn Odeon to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 423 / ...
6h 15m£32–66Drive 152.4 mi
- Drive from Bridgend to Chestercar 152.4 mi
3h 20m£38–54Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
4h 25m£51–105
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 20m.
The fastest way to get from Bridgend to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Bridgend to Chester. However, there are services departing from Sarn Odeon and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
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 £60 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Bridgend to Chester, including transfers.
Bridgend to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sarn Odeon station.
Bridgend to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Bridgend station.
The best way to get from Bridgend to Chester is to train via Shrewsbury which takes 3h 49m and costs £60 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 6h 15m.
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sarn Odeon to Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 15m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Bridgend to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £45–70
Train from Shrewsbury to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sarn Odeon to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Bridgend to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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 20m to drive from Bridgend to Chester.
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