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

The cheapest way to get from Welshpool to Chester is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 52 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Welshpool to Chester is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Welshpool and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Welshpool station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C and arriving at Pepper Street via Wrexham Bus Station 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Welshpool and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Welshpool to Chester. However, there are services departing from Welshpool and arriving at Chester via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Welshpool to Chester?

The distance between Welshpool and Chester is 62 miles. The road distance is 42.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Welshpool to Chester without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £16 - £26.

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

It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Welshpool to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Welshpool to Chester bus from?

Welshpool to Chester bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, depart from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C.

Where do I catch the Welshpool to Chester train from?

Welshpool to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Welshpool station.

Train or bus from Welshpool to Chester?

The best way to get from Welshpool to Chester is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £16 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus and line 1 bus, which costs and takes 2h 45m.

Where does the Welshpool to Chester bus arrive?

Welshpool to Chester bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, arrive at Wrexham Bus Station 5.

Where does the Welshpool to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Welshpool to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Welshpool to Chester is 42 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Welshpool to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from Welshpool to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 963+ hotels available in Chester.

Welshpool to Chester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 1 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Welshpool to Chester by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Welshpool to ShrewsburyAberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to ChesterShrewsbury - Chester / ...
1h 47m
£16–26
Drive 41.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Welshpool to Chester41.8 mi
52 min
£11–15
Bus, line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C to Wrexham Bus Station 5T12
2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 7 to Pepper Street1
2h 45m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Welshpool to Chester41.8 mi
52 min
£100–130
Bus, line 2 bus, line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand B to Bus StationX76 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wrexham Bus Station2 / ...
3. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 7 to Pepper Street1
3h 45m

Welshpool to Chester by train

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1h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 61.6 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

What companies run services between Welshpool, Wales and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Welshpool to Chester via Shrewsbury in around 1h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C to Pepper Street via Wrexham Bus Station 7 in around 2h 45m.

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