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Compare bus and train for Swansea to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 3m. 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 $25, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$63 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest |
4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Swansea to Chester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Swansea to Chester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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5:57 AM4h22Swansea10:19 AMChester$1471One-way1 transfer
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- 5:57 AM4h22Swansea10:19 AMChester$1471One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 5:57 AM4h22Swansea10:19 AMChester$1471One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 3:46 AM4h33Swansea8:19 AMChester$1471One-way1 transfer
5:43 AM4h23Swansea10:06 AMChester$1681One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Swansea to Chester:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Swansea to Chester costing on average $63 (€50).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Swansea and Chester as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Swansea station (SWA) and arrive in Chester station (CTR).
- Buses mostly depart from Swansea, Quadrant Bus Station and arrive in Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange).
- Travel with National Express to go to Chester by bus.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, first_great_western, Transport for Wales to go to Chester by train.
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