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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Aberfan is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Aberfan is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Aberfan?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Aberfan. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Merthyr Vale via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Chester to Aberfan?

The distance between Chester and Aberfan is 134 miles. The road distance is 128.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Aberfan without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs £65 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Chester to Aberfan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Aberfan train from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Aberfan?

The best way to get from Chester to Aberfan is to bus which takes 4h and costs £65 - £90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Chester to Aberfan train arrive?

Chester to Aberfan train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Chester to Aberfan?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Aberfan is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Chester to Aberfan.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester to Aberfan?

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Where can I stay near Aberfan?

There are 594+ hotels available in Aberfan.

Chester to Aberfan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Aberfan by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gma
4h
£66–89
Drive 127.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chester to Aberfancar 127.6 mi
2h 48m
£31–45
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Merthyr Valetrain Cardiff Central - Merthyr Tydfil / ...
4h 8m
£50–121
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Abergavennytrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 3 to Merthyr Bus Station Stand 1bus 76
5h 27m
£38–88

Chester to Aberfan by train

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4h 8mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Chester to Aberfan.

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Distance: 133.4 mi
Duration: 4h

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

National Express operates a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho twice a week. Tickets cost £21–29 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Merthyr Vale via Cardiff Central in around 4h 8m.

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