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How to get fromChester to Aberystwythby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to ShrewsburytrainHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to AberystwythtrainBirmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
    3h 43m
    £25–40
  2. Drive 88 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chester to Aberystwythcar88 mi
    2h 4m
    £22–32
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1busT3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4busT2
    5h 29m

Chester to Aberystwyth by train

Calendar82Weekly Trains
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chester, England and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Chester to Aberystwyth via Shrewsbury in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grosvenor Street to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 via Wrexham Bus Station 5 and Eldon Square 1 in around 5h 29m.

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