There are 3 ways to get from Chester to Barmouth by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Grosvenor Street to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
- Take the bus from Corwen Bus Station to Last Innbus T3 / ...
3h 58mDrive 66.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chester to Barmouthcar 66.3 mi
1h 31m£17–24Train
- Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
- Take the train from Machynlleth to Barmouthtrain
5h 23m£42–72
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Barmouth is to drive which costs £16 - £24 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Barmouth is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £16 - £24.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Barmouth. However, there are services departing from Grosvenor Street and arriving at Last Inn via Corwen Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Barmouth. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Barmouth via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Chester and Barmouth is 76 miles. The road distance is 66.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Barmouth without a car is to bus which takes 3h 58m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Chester to Barmouth, including transfers.
Chester to Barmouth bus services, operated by M & H Coaches, depart from Grosvenor Street station.
Chester to Barmouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
The best way to get from Chester to Barmouth is to bus which takes 3h 58m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Chester, England and Barmouth, Wales?
You can take a bus from Grosvenor Street to Last Inn via Corwen Bus Station in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Barmouth via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 5h 23m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Machynlleth to Barmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01745 730700
- [email protected]
- Website
- M & H Coaches
Bus from Grosvenor Street to Corwen Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- M & H Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Chester to Barmouth bus services, operated by M & H Coaches, arrive at Corwen Bus Station.
Chester to Barmouth train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Barmouth is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Chester to Barmouth.
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