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How to get fromCardiff to Chester Northgateby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ChestertrainCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    3h 18m
    £45–95
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rdbus111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Chester Bus InterchangebusUk021 / ...
    5h 44m
    £28–46
  3. Drive 146.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Chester Northgatecar146.3 mi
    3h 1m
    £37–53

Cardiff to Chester Northgate by train and foot

Calendar73Weekly Services
Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Chester Northgate, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Chester every 3 hours. Tickets cost £45–95 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Chester Northgate via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, and Chester Bus Interchange in around 5h 44m.

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