There are 2 ways to get from Pontyclun to Chester by train or car
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Pontyclun to Chester by train
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The cheapest way to get from Pontyclun to Chester is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Pontyclun to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Pontyclun to Chester. However, there are services departing from Pontyclun and arriving at Chester via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Pontyclun and Chester is 160 miles. The road distance is 142.5 miles.
The best way to get from Pontyclun to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs £50 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Pontyclun to Chester, including transfers.
Pontyclun to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Pontyclun to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pontyclun to Chester is 143 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Pontyclun to Chester.
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What companies run services between Pontyclun, Wales and Chester, England?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Chester every 3 hours. Tickets cost £45–95 and the journey takes 3h.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
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