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Cwmbran to Chester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cwmbran and Chester takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Cwmbran to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 32m
Duration
129 mi
Distance
£50
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Cwmbran to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Cwmbran and Chester. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cwmbran is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Chester at 1:19 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 2h 39m • Direct
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    train train 2h 44m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 2h 30m • Direct
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    train train 2h 37m • Direct
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    train train 2h 28m • Direct
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    train train 2h 32m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 2h 30m • Direct
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    train train 2h 37m • Direct
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    train train 2h 28m • Direct
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    train train 2h 32m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 2h 30m • Direct
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    train train 2h 37m • Direct
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    train train 2h 28m • Direct
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    train train 2h 32m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 2h 30m • Direct
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    train train 2h 37m • Direct
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    train train 2h 28m • Direct
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    train train 2h 32m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 2h 30m • Direct
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    train train 2h 37m • Direct
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    train train 2h 28m • Direct
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    train train 2h 32m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 2h 30m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 33m • Direct
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    train train 2h 33m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cwmbran to Chester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cwmbran to Chester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 129 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Cwmbran, Wales and Chester, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cwmbran to Chester every 3 hours. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 2h 34m.

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