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 Shrewsburytrain Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
3h 51m£56–90Drive 152.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bridgend to Chestercar 152.4 mi
3h 20m£39–55Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
4h 26m£52–95
Bridgend to Chester by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 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 51m.
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 51m and costs £55 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 51m 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 20m 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 51m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Bridgend to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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