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4.6Travel Information between Chester and Cardiff
 Distance | 118 miles (191 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $30 - $38 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $30 (€27) • 2 h 43 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $30 (€27) • 2 h 43 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or Transport for Wales |
Take a train or bus to travel 118 miles (191 km) between Chester and Cardiff. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or Transport for Wales among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Chester to Cardiff.
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How to get from Chester to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Chester to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Chester to Cardiff
Travel to Cardiff easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chester to Cardiff.
There are 2 travel options between Chester and Cardiff. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel to Cardiff from Chester is a train with an average price of $30 (€27).
This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Cardiff:
Taking a train costs $7 (€7) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $38 (€34) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Chester to Cardiff is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 43 min.
There are alternative travel options to Cardiff that take longer:
Getting to Cardiff by bus takes 4 h 20 min on average.
Cardiff is approximately 118 miles (191 km) away from Chester.
The average frequency per day from Chester to Cardiff is:
- 1 bus a day.
- 7 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Chester to Cardiff as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Chester to Cardiff:
- Trains mostly depart from Chester and arrive in Cardiff Central.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Chester to Cardiff:
- You can take a bus from Chester to Cardiff with National Express. Cheap tickets can be found for $38 (€34) with National Express from Chester to Cardiff.
- You can go to Cardiff from Chester by train with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry or Avanti West Coast. You'll see cheap train tickets for $30 (€27) with Transport for Wales from Chester to Cardiff on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Chester to Cardiff with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct trains per day to Cardiff with Transport for Wales.
Direct services to Cardiff tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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