There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Mumbles by train, bus, or car
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Train via Cardiff
best- Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
4h 45m£68–117Drive 145.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chester to Mumblescar 145.7 mi
3h 16m£36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 830
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 111 / ...
8h 7m£42–73Train
- Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Swanseatrain Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
6h 59m£57–90
Chester to Mumbles by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Mumbles is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Mumbles is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Mumbles. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Newton Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand W. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Mumbles. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Swansea via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Chester and Mumbles is 199 miles. The road distance is 146.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Mumbles without a car is to train via Cardiff which takes 4h 45m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Chester to Mumbles, including transfers.
Chester to Mumbles bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Chester to Mumbles train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
The best way to get from Chester to Mumbles is to train via Cardiff which takes 4h 45m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 7m.
What companies run services between Chester, England and Mumbles, Wales?
You can take a train from Chester to Newton Road via Cardiff Central, Swansea, and Swansea Bus Station Stand W in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Newton Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Swansea Bus Station Stand W in around 8h 7m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Chester to Mumbles bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Chester to Mumbles train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Mumbles is 147 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Chester to Mumbles.
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