There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Bridgend by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bridgendtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 35m£66–109Drive 148.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chester to Bridgendcar 148.1 mi
3h 28m£37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 423 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeonbus 111 / ...
6h 15m£41–60Train via Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain Holyhead - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Bridgendtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
4h 13m£62–93
Chester to Bridgend by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Bridgend is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Bridgend is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Sarn Odeon via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Bridgend via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Chester and Bridgend is 169 miles. The road distance is 148.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Bridgend without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £65 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Chester to Bridgend, including transfers.
Chester to Bridgend bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Chester to Bridgend train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
The best way to get from Chester to Bridgend is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Chester, England and Bridgend, Wales?
You can take a train from Chester to Bridgend via Newport (S Wales) in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Sarn Odeon via Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 15m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £50–75
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £12–18
Train from Chester to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £16–23
Train from Shrewsbury to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £45–70
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £18–23
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £25–35
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Chester to Bridgend bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Chester to Bridgend train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Bridgend is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Chester to Bridgend.
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