What is the cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Port Talbot to Chester is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Port Talbot to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Port Talbot and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Port Talbot station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Bus Station 9 and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Port Talbot and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Port Talbot to Chester. However, there are services departing from Port Talbot Parkway and arriving at Chester via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Port Talbot to Chester?

The distance between Port Talbot and Chester is 181 miles. The road distance is 145.2 miles.

How do I travel from Port Talbot to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Chester without a car is to train via Shrewsbury which takes 4h 1m and costs £60 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Port Talbot to Chester?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Port Talbot to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Port Talbot to Chester bus from?

Port Talbot to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Port Talbot Bus Station 9.

Where do I catch the Port Talbot to Chester train from?

Port Talbot to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Port Talbot Parkway station.

Train or bus from Port Talbot to Chester?

The best way to get from Port Talbot to Chester is to train via Shrewsbury which takes 4h 1m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Port Talbot to Chester bus arrive?

Port Talbot to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Port Talbot to Chester train arrive?

Port Talbot to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Port Talbot to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Port Talbot to Chester is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Port Talbot to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from Port Talbot to Chester?

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Train via Shrewsbury
best
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Shrewsburytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
4h 1m
£61–98
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Port Talbot Bus Station 9 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 112
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
6h 30m
£34–56
Drive 144.3 mi
1. Drive from Port Talbot to Chestercar 144.3 mi
3h 8m
£36–52
Train
1. Take the train from Port Talbot Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Chester / ...
4h 40m
£61–104

Port Talbot to Chester by train

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Distance: 179.8 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Port Talbot, Wales and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Port Talbot Parkway to Chester via Shrewsbury in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Talbot Bus Station 9 to Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 30m.

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