There are 4 ways to get from Tenby to Chester by train, bus, or car
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- Take the train from Whitland to Chestertrain Milford Haven - Crewe / ...
6h 30m£96–174Drive 159.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tenby to Chestercar 159.9 mi
3h 21m£40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Upper Park Road to Lordswood Roadbus 112
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus Ukn21 / ...
9h 5m£46–105Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Tenby to Carmarthentrain
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain
6h 56m£97–196
Tenby to Chester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tenby to Chester is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Tenby to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Tenby to Chester. However, there are services departing from Upper Park Road and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Lordswood Road and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Tenby to Chester. However, there are services departing from Tenby and arriving at Chester via Whitland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Tenby and Chester is 256 miles. The road distance is 160.9 miles.
The best way to get from Tenby to Chester without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £95 - £180.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Tenby to Chester, including transfers.
Tenby to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Upper Park Road station.
Tenby to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Tenby station.
The best way to get from Tenby to Chester is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between Tenby, Wales and Chester, England?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Whitland to Chester once daily. Tickets cost £90–160 and the journey takes 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Upper Park Road to Chester Bus Interchange via Lordswood Road and Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 9h 5m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Whitland to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £90–160
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Tenby to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Tenby to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £13–26
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Upper Park Road to Lordswood Road
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–95
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Tenby to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Road station.
Tenby to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Carmarthen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tenby to Chester is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Tenby to Chester.
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