There are 2 ways to get from Cardiff to Chester Cathedral by train or car
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Cardiff to Chester Cathedral by train and foot
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The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Chester Cathedral is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Chester Cathedral is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £35 - £55.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Chester. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Cardiff and Chester Cathedral is 149 miles. The road distance is 148 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Chester Cathedral without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £45 - £110.
The train from Cardiff Central to Chester takes 2h 55m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Cardiff to Chester Cathedral train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Chester Cathedral train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Chester Cathedral is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Cardiff to Chester Cathedral.
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Chester Cathedral, England?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Chester every 3 hours. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
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