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Compare train and bus for Chester to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 4m. 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 €14, and a train costs an average of €34.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€57 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest | €44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m 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 Chester to Cardiff:
A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Cardiff costing on average €57.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 44m.
Travel optionsfrom Chester to Cardiff
How to get from Chester to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chester to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 AM8h45Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)8:25 PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)€371One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 AM8h45Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)8:25 PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)€371One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 AM8h45Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)8:25 PMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)€371One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:15 PM9h30Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)1:45 AMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)€371One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 AM11h10Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange)11:40 AMCardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens)€621One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Chester to Cardiff:
A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chester to Cardiff costing on average €57.
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 44m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chester and Cardiff as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chester station (CTR) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Buses mostly depart from Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange) and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Cardiff by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales to go to Cardiff by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
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