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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Aberaeron is to line 1 bus and line 2 bus and bus which costs £16 - £28 and takes 6h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Aberaeron is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Aberaeron?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Aberaeron. However, there are services departing from Grosvenor Street and arriving at Alban Square 1 via Wrexham Bus Station 1, Bus Station, Welshpool Bus Station Stand A and Park Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Aberaeron?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Aberaeron. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Aberystwyth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Chester to Aberaeron?

The distance between Chester and Aberaeron is 140 miles. The road distance is 103.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Aberaeron without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Chester to Aberaeron, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Aberaeron bus from?

Chester to Aberaeron bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Grosvenor Street station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Aberaeron train from?

Chester to Aberaeron train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Aberaeron?

The best way to get from Chester to Aberaeron is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and line 2 bus and bus, which costs £16 - £28 and takes 6h 56m.

Where does the Chester to Aberaeron bus arrive?

Chester to Aberaeron bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Wrexham Bus Station 7.

Where does the Chester to Aberaeron train arrive?

Chester to Aberaeron train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Chester to Aberaeron?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Aberaeron is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Chester to Aberaeron.

Where can I stay near Aberaeron?

There are 972+ hotels available in Aberaeron.

Chester to Aberaeron - 3 ways to travel via train, line 1 bus, and line 2 bus

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

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1. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwythtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 38m
£44–71
Line 1 bus, line 2 bus, bus
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1. Take the bus from Grosvenor Street to Wrexham Bus Station 7bus 1
2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 1 to Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Dbus x76
4. Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
5. Take the bus from Park Avenue to Alban Square 1bus T1x / ...
6h 56m
£17–28
Drive 102.7 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Aberaeroncar 102.7 mi
2h 29m
£26–37

Chester to Aberaeron by train and bus

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4h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 139 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Alban Square 1 via Shrewsbury, Aberystwyth, and Park Avenue in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grosvenor Street to Alban Square 1 via Wrexham Bus Station 7, Wrexham Bus Station 1, Bus Station, Welshpool Bus Station Stand A, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, and Park Avenue in around 6h 56m.

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