There are 3 ways to get from Chester to Powys 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 Pen-y-Bonttrain Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
3h 53m£70–98Drive 72.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chester to Powyscar 72.3 mi
1h 54m£18–26Train, bus
- Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Green Gardensbus X75
5h 7m£50–70
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Powys is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Powys is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Powys. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Pen-y-Bont via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Chester and Powys is 99 miles. The road distance is 72.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Powys without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £70 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Chester to Powys, including transfers.
Chester to Powys train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Powys train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Powys is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Chester to Powys.
There are 555+ hotels available in Powys.
What companies run services between Chester, England and Powys, Wales?
You can take a train from Chester to Powys via Shrewsbury and Pen-y-Bont in around 3h 53m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Pen-y-Bont
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- Celtic Travel
Bus from Bus Station to Green Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Celtic Travel
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