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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Risca is to bus which costs £29 - £70 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Risca is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Risca?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Risca. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Spar via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho and Market Square 21. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Chester to Risca?

The distance between Chester and Risca is 143 miles. The road distance is 138.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Risca without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £55 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Chester to Risca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Risca bus from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Risca?

The best way to get from Chester to Risca is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £70 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Chester to Risca bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Risca?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Risca is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Chester to Risca.

Where can I stay near Risca?

There are 800+ hotels available in Risca.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Chester to Risca 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 Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 14m
£55–94
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 Kingsway K14bus Gm4
5h 50m
£29–67
Drive 137.3 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Riscacar 137.3 mi
2h 56m
£35–50

Chester to Risca by train and bus

55Weekly Services

3h 14mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 142.6 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Chester to Newport (S Wales) every 4 hours. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Spar via Green Man Festival Glanusk Park Estate Crickho, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 21 in around 5h 50m.

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