There are 3 ways to get from Cardiff to Connahs Quay by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
3h 47m£61–103Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gm4
- Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Chester Bus Interchangebus Gma
6h 50m£28–71Drive 148.5 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Connahs Quaycar 148.5 mi
3h 17m£37–54
Cardiff to Connahs Quay by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Connahs Quay is to bus which costs £28 - £75 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Connahs Quay is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Connahs Quay. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at River View via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho and Chester Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Connahs Quay. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Chester via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Cardiff and Connahs Quay is 159 miles. The road distance is 149.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Connahs Quay without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Cardiff to Connahs Quay, including transfers.
Cardiff to Connahs Quay bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Connahs Quay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Cardiff to Connahs Quay is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £75 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Connahs Quay, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Chester every 3 hours. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to River View via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho and Chester Bus Interchange in around 6h 50m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Cardiff to Connahs Quay bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho station.
Cardiff to Connahs Quay train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Connahs Quay is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Cardiff to Connahs Quay.
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