There are 3 ways to get from Neath to Chester by train or car
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Train via Shrewsbury
best- Take the train from Neath to ShrewsburyMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to ChesterShrewsbury - Chester / ...
4h 11m£66–95Drive 138.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Neath to Chester138.1 mi
3h 1m£34–50Train
- Take the train from Neath to Cardiff CentralMilford Haven - Crewe / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to ChesterCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
4h 37m£51–125
Neath to Chester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Neath to Chester is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Neath to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Neath to Chester. However, there are services departing from Neath and arriving at Chester via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Neath and Chester is 186 miles. The road distance is 138.9 miles.
The best way to get from Neath to Chester without a car is to train via Shrewsbury which takes 4h 11m and costs £65 - £95.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Neath to Chester, including transfers.
Neath to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Neath station.
Neath to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Neath to Chester is 139 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Neath to Chester.
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What companies run services between Neath, Wales and Chester, England?
You can take a train from Neath to Chester via Shrewsbury in around 4h 11m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Neath to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £55–80
Train from Shrewsbury to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Neath to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Neath to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–16
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
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