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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Cardiff is to bus which costs £28 - £70 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Cardiff is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £55 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Cardiff?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chester and arriving at Cardiff Central. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Chester to Cardiff?

The distance between Chester and Cardiff is 148 miles. The road distance is 147.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £55 - £100.

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

The train from Chester to Cardiff Central takes 2h 55m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Chester to Cardiff bus from?

Chester to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Chester to Cardiff is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £70 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Chester to Cardiff bus arrive?

Chester to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho station.

Where does the Chester to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Cardiff is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Chester to Cardiff.

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

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Chester to Cardiff - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2h 55m
£55–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickhobus Gma
2. Take the bus from Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho to Sophia Gardensbus Gm4
5h 45m
£28–69
Drive 146.7 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Cardiffcar 146.7 mi
3h 3m
£37–53

Chester to Cardiff by train

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2h 55mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 147.6 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Chester to Cardiff Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Sophia Gardens via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho in around 5h 45m.

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