Distance | 118 miles (191 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight, ferry or train | |
Fastest mode | Train • $46 (€41) • 2 h 50 min | |
Popular travel companies | National Express or Transport for Wales |
Take a bus, flight, ferry or train to travel 118 miles (191 km) to Cardiff from Chester. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or Transport for Wales among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Chester to Cardiff.
You can travel to Cardiff from Chester 4 different ways: bus, flight, ferry or train.
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Cardiff is by taking a flight. You can find average ticket prices around $1 (€1) compared to other travel options to Cardiff:
A flight is generally $34 (€31) less than a bus for the same route. Taking a bus costs on average $34 (€31) from Chester to Cardiff.
A flight is $1 (€1) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Chester to Cardiff costing on average $1 (€1).
A flight is $46 (€41) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Chester to Cardiff costing on average $46 (€41).
The fastest way from Chester to Cardiff is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 50 min.
There are alternative travel options to Cardiff that can usually take longer:
In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 6 h 50 min of travel time.
In comparison, getting to Cardiff by flight can take on average 0 h 0 min.
In comparison, going by ferry can take 0 h 0 min on average.
The Chester to Cardiff distance is around 118 miles (191 km).
The average frequency per day from Chester to Cardiff is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Cardiff from Chester as scheduled services by bus, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Chester to Cardiff:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Chester to Cardiff, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
Yes, there are direct routes from Chester to Cardiff with the following travel companies:
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 route.
Before traveling from Chester to Cardiff, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
But we recommend booking Chester to Cardiff tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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