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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Solva is to bus via Welshpool which costs £30 - £50 and takes 12h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Solva is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £35 - £60.

How far is it from Chester to Solva?

The distance between Chester and Solva is 271 miles. The road distance is 157.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Solva without a car is to train via Cardiff which takes 7h 57m and costs £65 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Chester to Solva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Solva bus from?

Chester to Solva bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A.

Train or bus from Chester to Solva?

The best way to get from Chester to Solva is to train via Cardiff which takes 7h 57m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Welshpool, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 12h 12m.

Where does the Chester to Solva bus arrive?

Chester to Solva bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.

Can I drive from Chester to Solva?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Solva is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Chester to Solva.

Where can I stay near Solva?

There are 2426+ hotels available in Solva.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Chester and Solva?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Solva. However, there are services departing from Grosvenor Street and arriving at Memorial Hall via Wrexham Bus Station 1, Bus Station, Welshpool Bus Station Stand A, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and Haverfordwest Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.

There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Solva by train, bus, or car

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Train via Cardiff
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff CentralHolyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to HaverfordwestCrewe - Milford Haven / ...
7h 57m
£65–152
Bus via Welshpool
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2409
2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Haverfordwest Bus StationT5
12h 12m
£32–47
Drive 156.9 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Solva156.9 mi
3h 48m
£39–56
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to ShrewsburyHolyhead - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to HaverfordwestCrewe - Milford Haven / ...
8h 1m
£92–143
Bus
1. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1T3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4T2
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Haverfordwest Bus StationT5
12h 17m

Chester to Solva by train, foot, and bus

47Weekly Services

7h 57mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chester to Solva.

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Distance: 269.8 mi
Duration: 7h 57m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Memorial Hall via Cardiff Central, Haverfordwest, and Picton Place in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grosvenor Street to Memorial Hall via Wrexham Bus Station 7, Wrexham Bus Station 1, Bus Station, Welshpool Bus Station Stand A, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, and Haverfordwest Bus Station in around 12h 12m.

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