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Compare bus and train for Cardiff to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$73 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Chester:
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Chester costing on average $73 (€60).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 36m.
Travel optionsfrom Cardiff to Chester
How to get from Cardiff to Chester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Chester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 PM6h15Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)6:30 PMChester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)$241One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 PM6h15Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)6:30 PMChester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)$241One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G3897411:40 AM2h48Cardiff Central (CDF)2:28 PMChester station (CTR)$791One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G389428:42 AM3h01Cardiff Central (CDF)11:43 AMChester station (CTR)$681One-way0 transfers
- G389669:45 AM2h54Cardiff Central (CDF)12:39 PMChester station (CTR)$751One-way0 transfers
- G390221:30 PM2h55Cardiff Central (CDF)4:25 PMChester station (CTR)$791One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:10 AM6h50Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)1:00 PMChester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)$241One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Chester:
A bus is $46 (€38) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Chester costing on average $73 (€60).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 36m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Chester as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Chester station (CTR).
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange).
- Travel with National Express to go to Chester by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales to go to Chester by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales.
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