There are 3 ways to get from Chester to Bridgend by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 31m£67–118Drive 148.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chester to Bridgendcar 148.1 mi
3h 28m£37–53Train via Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Bridgendtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
4h 27m£67–119
Chester to Bridgend by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Bridgend is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Bridgend is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Bridgend via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Chester and Bridgend is 169 miles. The road distance is 148.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Bridgend without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Chester to Bridgend, including transfers.
Chester to Bridgend train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Bridgend train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Bridgend is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Chester to Bridgend.
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What companies run services between Chester, England and Bridgend, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Chester to Cardiff Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £55–110 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–90
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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