What is the cheapest way to get from Caerphilly to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Caerphilly to Chester is to bus which costs £28 - £60 and takes 6h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Caerphilly to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Caerphilly to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Caerphilly and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Caerphilly to Chester. However, there are services departing from South Gate Square and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Kingsway K14, Lordswood Rd and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

How far is it from Caerphilly to Chester?

The distance between Caerphilly and Chester is 149 miles. The road distance is 139.8 miles.

How do I travel from Caerphilly to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Caerphilly to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £45 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Caerphilly to Chester?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Caerphilly to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caerphilly to Chester bus from?

Caerphilly to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Kingsway K14 station.

Train or bus from Caerphilly to Chester?

The best way to get from Caerphilly to Chester is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £60 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Caerphilly to Chester bus arrive?

Caerphilly to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Can I drive from Caerphilly to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Caerphilly to Chester is 140 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Caerphilly to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 950+ hotels available in Chester.

Caerphilly to Chester - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Caerphilly to Chester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to ChesterCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
4h 25m
£49–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Lordswood Rd111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Chester Bus InterchangeUk021 / ...
6h 46m
£29–59
Drive 139 mi
1. Drive from Caerphilly to Chester139 mi
3h 1m
£35–51

Caerphilly to Chester by bus and train

73Weekly Services

4h 25mAverage Duration

£49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 148.1 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Caerphilly, Wales and Chester, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Newport (S Wales) to Chester every 3 hours. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Gate Square to Chester Bus Interchange via Market Square 15A, Kingsway K14, Lordswood Rd, and Newhall St in around 6h 46m.

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