There are 3 ways to get from Aberystwyth (Station) to Chester by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Chestertrain Aberystwyth - Chester
2h 45m£50–85Drive 87.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aberystwyth (Station) to Chestercar 87.7 mi
2h 4m£22–31Train via Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
3h 15m£50–84
Aberystwyth (Station) to Chester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth (Station) to Chester is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth (Station) to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £21 - £35.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Chester. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Aberystwyth (Station) and Chester is 124 miles. The road distance is 88.2 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth (Station) to Chester without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs £50 - £85.
The train from Aberystwyth to Chester takes 2h 45m including transfers and departs once a week.
Aberystwyth (Station) to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
Aberystwyth (Station) to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth (Station) to Chester is 88 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Aberystwyth (Station) to Chester.
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What companies run services between Aberystwyth (Station), Wales and Chester, England?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Aberystwyth to Chester once a week. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
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