What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to Harlech?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Harlech is to bus which costs £10 - £16 and takes 5h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Harlech?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Harlech is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Harlech?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Harlech. However, there are services departing from Grosvenor Street and arriving at Maes Parcio Cefn-coed via Wrexham Bus Station 5 and Jubilee Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Harlech?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Harlech. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Blaenau Ffestiniog via Llandudno Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Chester to Harlech?

The distance between Chester and Harlech is 103 miles. The road distance is 67.2 miles.

How do I travel from Chester to Harlech without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to Harlech without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h and costs £26 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Chester to Harlech?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Chester to Harlech, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Harlech bus from?

Chester to Harlech bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from Wrexham Bus Station 5.

Where do I catch the Chester to Harlech train from?

Chester to Harlech train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Harlech?

The best way to get from Chester to Harlech is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £29 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £16 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Chester to Harlech bus arrive?

Chester to Harlech bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Jubilee Road station.

Where does the Chester to Harlech train arrive?

Chester to Harlech train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Chester to Harlech?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Harlech is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Chester to Harlech.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester to Harlech?

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There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Harlech by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)train Manchester Airport - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to The Australiabus T2
5h
£26–49
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Jubilee Roadbus T3 / ...
5h 45m
£11–16
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Llandudno Junctiontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Llandudno / ...
2. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Blaenau Ffestiniogtrain Llandudno - Blaenau Ffestiniog / ...
5h 25m
£30–54
Drive 66.8 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Harlechcar 66.8 mi
1h 34m
£17–24
Train via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
3. Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain
5h 50m
£55–99

Chester to Harlech by train and bus

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Distance: 102.3 mi
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Chester, England and Harlech, Wales?

You can take a train from Chester to Harlech station via Llandudno Junction, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Blaenau Ffestiniog Station Stand C, and Minffordd Ffestiniog station in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, Lloyd's Coaches operates a bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Jubilee Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £8–11 and the journey takes 2h 38m.

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