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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Wem is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 41 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Wem is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Wem?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Wem. However, there are services departing from Foregate Street Stop DD and arriving at Church via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Wem?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chester and arriving at Wem. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Chester to Wem?

The distance between Chester and Wem is 43 miles. The road distance is 29.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Wem without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs £16 - £24.

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

The train from Chester to Wem takes 49 min including transfers and departs once a week.

Where do I catch the Chester to Wem bus from?

Chester to Wem bus services, operated by D&G Bus, depart from Foregate Street Stop DD station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Wem train from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Wem?

The best way to get from Chester to Wem is to train which takes 49 min and costs £16 - £24. Alternatively, you can bus and line 511 bus, which costs and takes 2h 51m.

Where does the Chester to Wem bus arrive?

Chester to Wem bus services, operated by D&G Bus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Chester to Wem train arrive?

Chester to Wem train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Wem station.

Can I drive from Chester to Wem?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Wem is 30 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Chester to Wem.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester to Wem?

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Where can I stay near Wem?

There are 588+ hotels available in Wem.

Chester to Wem - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 511 bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Wem by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Wemtrain Holyhead - Birmingham International / ...
49 min
£16–24
Drive 29.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chester to Wemcar 29.8 mi
41 min
£8–11
Bus, line 511 bus
1. Take the bus from Foregate Street Stop DD to Bus Stationbus 41
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Churchbus 511 / ...
2h 51m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chester to Wemtaxi 29.8 mi
41 min
£75–95

Chester to Wem by train

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Distance: 42.7 mi
Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Chester, England and Wem, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Chester to Wem once a week. Tickets cost £16–24 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Foregate Street Stop DD to Church via Bus Station in around 2h 51m.

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