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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Solva is to bus which costs £19 - £30 and takes 12h.

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 49m and costs £35 - £60.

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 5, Eldon Square 1, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 and Ffordd yr Efail 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Solva?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Solva. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Haverfordwest via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

How far is it from Chester to Solva?

The distance between Chester and Solva is 272 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 8h 4m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m 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 Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Wrexham Bus Station 5.

Where do I catch the Chester to Solva train from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Solva?

The best way to get from Chester to Solva is to train via Cardiff which takes 8h 4m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £30 and takes 12h.

Where does the Chester to Solva bus arrive?

Chester to Solva bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Eldon Square 1 station.

Where does the Chester to Solva train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Solva?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Solva is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Chester to Solva.

Where can I stay near Solva?

There are 2615+ hotels available in Solva.

Chester to Solva - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 1 bus

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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 Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Haverfordwesttrain Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
8h 4m
£87–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus T2
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Ffordd yr Efail 2bus T5
12h
£20–30
Drive 156.9 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Solvacar 156.9 mi
3h 49m
£39–56
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Haverfordwesttrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
8h 11m
£86–146
Line 1 bus, line 2 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Grosvenor Street to Wrexham Bus Station 7bus 1
2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 1 to Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Dbus x76
4. Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2bus 409
5. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Ffordd yr Efail 2bus T5
6. Take the bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Memorial Hallbus T11
12h
£22–38

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Distance: 270.9 mi
Duration: 8h 4m

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 Haverfordwest station in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grosvenor Street to Memorial Hall via Wrexham Bus Station 5, Eldon Square 1, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, and Ffordd yr Efail 2 in around 12h.

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