There are 3 ways to get from Chester to Tywyn by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
4h 46m£41–73Drive 73.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chester to Tywyncar 73.2 mi
1h 42m£18–26Bus
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
- Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Cinemabus G21 / ...
5h 9m
Chester to Tywyn by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Tywyn is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Tywyn is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Tywyn. However, there are services departing from Grosvenor Street and arriving at Cinema via Wrexham Bus Station 5 and Eldon Square 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Tywyn. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Machynlleth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Chester and Tywyn is 118 miles. The road distance is 73.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Tywyn without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £40 - £75.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Chester to Tywyn, including transfers.
Chester to Tywyn bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Wrexham Bus Station 5.
Chester to Tywyn train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
The best way to get from Chester to Tywyn is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Chester, England and Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales?
You can take a train from Chester to Tywyn Hospital via Shrewsbury, Machynlleth, and Bus Depot in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grosvenor Street to Cinema via Wrexham Bus Station 5 and Eldon Square 1 in around 5h 9m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–28
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Eldon Square 1 to Cinema
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
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Chester to Tywyn bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Eldon Square 1 station.
Chester to Tywyn train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Tywyn is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Chester to Tywyn.
There are 1145+ hotels available in Tywyn.