There are 3 ways to get from Chester to Cadair Idris by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain Birmingham International - Aberystwyth / ...
3h 24m£61–98Drive 62.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chester to Cadair Idriscar 62.1 mi
1h 24m£16–22Line 1 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Grosvenor Street to Wrexham Bus Station 7bus 1
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Ysgol Bro Idrisbus T3 / ...
3h 55m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Cadair Idris is to drive which costs £15 - £22 and takes 1h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Cadair Idris is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs £15 - £22.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Cadair Idris. However, there are services departing from Grosvenor Street and arriving at Ysgol Bro Idris via Wrexham Bus Station 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Cadair Idris. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Machynlleth via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Chester and Cadair Idris is 112 miles. The road distance is 62.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Cadair Idris without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £60 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Chester to Cadair Idris, including transfers.
Chester to Cadair Idris bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Grosvenor Street station.
Chester to Cadair Idris train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
The best way to get from Chester to Cadair Idris is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Chester, England and Cadair Idris, Wales?
You can take a train from Chester to Cadair Idris via Shrewsbury and Machynlleth in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grosvenor Street to Cadair Idris via Wrexham Bus Station 5 and Ysgol Bro Idris in around 3h 55m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Chester to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Machynlleth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Grosvenor Street to Wrexham Bus Station 7
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Ysgol Bro Idris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chester to Cadair Idris bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Wrexham Bus Station 7.
Chester to Cadair Idris train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Cadair Idris is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Chester to Cadair Idris.
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