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

The cheapest way to get from Shropshire to Chester is to drive which costs £11 - £16 and takes 53 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Shropshire to Chester is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £11 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Shropshire and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Shropshire station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Bars via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Shropshire to Chester?

The distance between Shropshire and Chester is 43 miles. The road distance is 45.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Shropshire to Chester without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs £13 - £20.

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

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Shropshire to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shropshire to Chester bus from?

Shropshire to Chester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Shropshire to Chester?

The best way to get from Shropshire to Chester is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs £13 - £20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the Shropshire to Chester bus arrive?

Shropshire to Chester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Shropshire to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Shropshire to Chester is 45 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Shropshire to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 988+ hotels available in Chester.

Shropshire to Chester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain Shrewsbury - Chester / ...
1h 26m
£13–20
Drive 45 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Shropshire to Chestercar 45 mi
53 min
£11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 511 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Barsbus 41
3h 51m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shropshire to Chestertaxi 45 mi
53 min
£110–140

Shropshire to Chester by bus and train

154Weekly Services

1h 26mAverage Duration

£13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 42.3 mi
Duration: 1h 26m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Shrewsbury to Chester hourly. Tickets cost £10–17 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Bars via Bus Station in around 3h 51m.

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