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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Llanidloes is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Llanidloes is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Llanidloes?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Llanidloes. However, there are services departing from Grosvenor Street and arriving at Red Lion Hotel via Wrexham Bus Station 1, Bus Station and Newtown Bus Station Stand 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Chester to Llanidloes?

The distance between Chester and Llanidloes is 90 miles. The road distance is 69.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Llanidloes without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £45 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Chester to Llanidloes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Llanidloes bus from?

Chester to Llanidloes bus services, operated by Arriva Wales, depart from Wrexham Bus Station 1.

Train or bus from Chester to Llanidloes?

The best way to get from Chester to Llanidloes is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £45 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Chester to Llanidloes bus arrive?

Chester to Llanidloes bus services, operated by Arriva Wales, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Chester to Llanidloes?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Llanidloes is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Chester to Llanidloes.

Where can I stay near Llanidloes?

There are 362+ hotels available in Llanidloes.

Chester to Llanidloes - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Llanidloes by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to ShrewsburyHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to CaerswsBirmingham New Street - Aberystwyth / ...
2h 47m
£46–66
Drive 68.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chester to Llanidloes68.8 mi
1h 23m
£18–25
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to ShrewsburyHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Millennium Garden409
3h 11m
£26–42
Train, bus via The Groe
1. Take the train from Chester to ShrewsburyHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to The GroeX75
4h 19m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 1 to Bus Station2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3X76 / ...
5h 36m

Chester to Llanidloes by train and bus

14Weekly Services

3h 11mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 89.7 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Llanidloes via Shrewsbury and Caersws in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grosvenor Street to Red Lion Hotel via Wrexham Bus Station 7, Wrexham Bus Station 1, Bus Station, and Newtown Bus Station Stand 3 in around 5h 36m.

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