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Compare train and bus for Bangor to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bangor to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $27, while a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 51 miles (83 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 44m Average total duration Fastest 1h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Bangor to Chester
Compare the available ways to get from Bangor to Chester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (1h 14m by train vs 1h 17m by car). Tickets start at around $27 compared to roughly $14 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bangor to Chester
How to get from Bangor to Chester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bangor to Chester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G38921
9:05 AM 1h13 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) 10:18 AM Chester station (CTR) $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- G38921
9:05 AM 1h13 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) 10:18 AM Chester station (CTR) $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
W338979:19 AM 1h08 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) 10:27 AM Chester station (CTR) $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G38518
9:38 AM 1h14 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) 10:52 AM Chester station (CTR) $25 1 One-way 0 transfers - G38516
8:32 AM 1h18 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) 9:50 AM Chester station (CTR) $25 1 One-way 0 transfers - G38520
10:32 AM 1h18 Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) 11:50 AM Chester station (CTR) $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bangor and Chester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bangor (Gwynedd) (BNG) and arrive in Chester station (CTR).
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast to go to Chester by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast.
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