There are 4 ways to get from Chester to Gower Peninsula by train, bus, or car
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Train via Newport
best- Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swanseatrain Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
5h 54m£70–126Drive 148.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chester to Gower Peninsulacar 148.9 mi
3h 18m£37–54Bus
- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 830
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 111 / ...
9h 13m£41–72Train
- Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Llanellitrain Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
6h£114–163
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Gower Peninsula is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Gower Peninsula is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Gower Peninsula. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Cillibion Saw Mill via Birmingham Coach Station and Swansea Bus Station Stand T. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Gower Peninsula. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Swansea via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Chester and Gower Peninsula is 205 miles. The road distance is 149.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Gower Peninsula without a car is to train via Newport which takes 5h 54m and costs £70 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Chester to Gower Peninsula, including transfers.
Chester to Gower Peninsula bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.
Chester to Gower Peninsula train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
The best way to get from Chester to Gower Peninsula is to train via Newport which takes 5h 54m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 13m.
What companies run services between Chester, England and Gower Peninsula, Wales?
You can take a train from Chester to Cillibion Saw Mill via Newport (S Wales), Swansea, and Swansea Bus Station Stand T in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Cillibion Saw Mill via Birmingham Coach Station, Swansea Bus Station Stand B, and Swansea Bus Station Stand T in around 9h 13m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- 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 Llanelli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Chester to Gower Peninsula bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Chester to Gower Peninsula train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Gower Peninsula is 150 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Chester to Gower Peninsula.
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