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How to get from Shrewsbury to Chester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Shrewsbury to Chester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Shrewsbury to Chester:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Shrewsbury to Chester costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Shrewsbury and Chester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Shrewsbury station (SHR) and arrive in Chester station (CTR).
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales to go to Chester by train.
- Travel with Arriva Midlands, Tanat Valley Coaches, MISSING_NAME to go to Chester by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales.
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