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How to get fromChester to Elan Valley Reservoirsby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Elan Valley Reservoirs by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llandrindodtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Llandrindod to Elan Valley Reservoirstaxi taxi
    4h 27m
    £131–170

  2. Drive  91 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chester to Elan Valley Reservoirscar car 91 mi
    2h 30m
    £23–34

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain train Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Dolhelfa-ganolbus bus X75
    5h 22m
    £99–129

  4. Line 1 bus, line 2 bus, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Grosvenor Street to Wrexham Bus Station 7bus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 1 to Bus Stationbus bus 2 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Dbus bus x76
    4. Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand D to Dolhelfa-ganolbus bus X75
    5. Take the taxi from Dolhelfa-ganol to Elan Valley Reservoirstaxi taxi
    7h 49m
    £90–115

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  • Distance: 115.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Elan Valley Reservoirs, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Chester to Elan Valley Reservoirs. However, you can take the train to Shrewsbury, take the train to Llandrindod, then take the taxi to Elan Valley Reservoirs. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chester to Elan Valley Reservoirs via Shrewsbury, Bus Station, and Dolhelfa-ganol in around 5h 22m.

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