What is the cheapest way to get from Old Colwyn to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Old Colwyn to Chester is to line 12 bus and bus and line 11 bus which costs £7 - £13 and takes 3h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Old Colwyn to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Old Colwyn to Chester is to drive which takes 44 min and costs £9 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Old Colwyn and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Old Colwyn to Chester. However, there are services departing from Church Walks and arriving at Black Friars via Rhyl Bus Station Stand C and Holywell Bus Station Stand 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Old Colwyn and Chester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Colwyn Bay and arriving at Chester. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Old Colwyn to Chester?

The distance between Old Colwyn and Chester is 41 miles. The road distance is 39.8 miles.

How do I travel from Old Colwyn to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Old Colwyn to Chester without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs £9 - £29.

How long does it take to get from Old Colwyn to Chester?

The train from Colwyn Bay to Chester takes 50 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Old Colwyn to Chester bus from?

Old Colwyn to Chester bus services, operated by Arriva Wales, depart from Church Walks station.

Where do I catch the Old Colwyn to Chester train from?

Old Colwyn to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Colwyn Bay station.

Train or bus from Old Colwyn to Chester?

The best way to get from Old Colwyn to Chester is to train which takes 50 min and costs £9 - £29. Alternatively, you can line 12 bus and bus and line 11 bus, which costs £7 - £13 and takes 3h 22m.

Where does the Old Colwyn to Chester bus arrive?

Old Colwyn to Chester bus services, operated by Arriva Wales, arrive at Rhyl Bus Station Stand D.

Where does the Old Colwyn to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Old Colwyn to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Old Colwyn to Chester is 40 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Old Colwyn to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from Old Colwyn to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 949+ hotels available in Chester.

Old Colwyn to Chester - 5 ways to travel via train, line 12 bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Old Colwyn to Chester by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colwyn Bay to ChesterLlandudno - Manchester Airport / ...
50 min
£9–29
Line 12 bus, bus, line 11 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Church Walks to Rhyl Bus Station Stand D12
2. Take the bus from Rhyl Bus Station Stand C to Holywell Bus Station Stand 311M / ...
3. Take the bus from Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 to Black Friars11
3h 22m
£7–12
Line 12 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Church Walks to Rhyl Bus Station Stand D12
2. Take the train from Rhyl to ChesterLlandudno - Manchester Airport / ...
1h 45m
£11–25
Drive 39.5 mi
1. Drive from Old Colwyn to Chester39.5 mi
44 min
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Old Colwyn to Chester39.5 mi
44 min
£100–120

Old Colwyn to Chester by train

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Distance: 40.5 mi
Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Old Colwyn, Wales and Chester, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Colwyn Bay to Chester hourly. Tickets cost £9–29 and the journey takes 50 min. Avanti West Coast also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church Walks to Black Friars via Rhyl Bus Station Stand D, Rhyl Bus Station Stand C, and Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 in around 3h 22m.

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