There are 4 ways to get from Tenby to Chester by train, bus, or car
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Train via Cardiff
best- Take the train from Tenby to Carmarthen
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chester
6h 52m£58–146Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Upper Park Road to Birmingham Coach Station112
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange423 / ...
8h 50m£37–62Drive 159.9 mi
- Drive from Tenby to Chester159.9 mi
3h 20m£39–57Train
- Take the train from Tenby to Carmarthen
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chester
7h 1m£88–125
Tenby to Chester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tenby to Chester is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Tenby to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs £35 - £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 Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Tenby to Chester. However, there are services departing from Tenby and arriving at Chester via Carmarthen and Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
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 via Cardiff which takes 6h 52m and costs £55 - £150.
It takes approximately 6h 52m 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 via Cardiff which takes 6h 52m and costs £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 50m.
What companies run services between Tenby, Wales and Chester, England?
You can take a train from Tenby to Chester via Carmarthen and Cardiff Central in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Upper Park Road to Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 50m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Tenby to Carmarthen
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–15
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Carmarthen to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–100
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £70–100
Train from Shrewsbury to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Carmarthen to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–28
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Upper Park Road to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Tenby to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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 20m to drive from Tenby to Chester.
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