What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to Pen-y-cae?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Pen-y-cae is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Pen-y-cae?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Pen-y-cae is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Pen-y-cae?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Pen-y-cae. However, there are services departing from Grosvenor Street and arriving at Pen-y-cae Inn via Wrexham Bus Station 1, Bus Station, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and Brecon Interchange 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Pen-y-cae?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Pen-y-cae. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Neath via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

How far is it from Chester to Pen-y-cae?

The distance between Chester and Pen-y-cae is 201 miles. The road distance is 121.8 miles.

How do I travel from Chester to Pen-y-cae without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to Pen-y-cae without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs £75 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Chester to Pen-y-cae?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Chester to Pen-y-cae, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Pen-y-cae bus from?

Chester to Pen-y-cae bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Wrexham Bus Station 1.

Where do I catch the Chester to Pen-y-cae train from?

Chester to Pen-y-cae train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Pen-y-cae?

The best way to get from Chester to Pen-y-cae is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can line 2 bus and bus, which costs and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Chester to Pen-y-cae bus arrive?

Chester to Pen-y-cae bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Chester to Pen-y-cae train arrive?

Chester to Pen-y-cae train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Chester to Pen-y-cae?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Pen-y-cae is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Chester to Pen-y-cae.

Where can I stay near Pen-y-cae?

There are 671+ hotels available in Pen-y-cae.

Chester to Pen-y-cae - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 2 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Pen-y-cae by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Neathtrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 7m
£75–135
Drive 121.1 mi
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1. Drive from Chester to Pen-y-caecar 121.1 mi
2h 37m
£30–43
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Herefordtrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Brecon Interchangebus X44 / ...
5h 12m
Train via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Neathtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
6h 4m
£72–129
Line 2 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 1 to Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newtown Bus Station Stand 3bus x76
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Brecon Interchange 1bus T4
8h 5m

Chester to Pen-y-cae by train and bus

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Distance: 199.9 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Pen-y-cae, Powys, Wales?

You can take a train from Chester to Pen-y-cae Inn via Cardiff Central, Neath, and Neath station in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grosvenor Street to Pen-y-cae Inn via Wrexham Bus Station 7, Wrexham Bus Station 1, Bus Station, Newtown Bus Station Stand 2, and Brecon Interchange 5 in around 8h 5m.

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