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How to get fromChester to Skomer Islandby train, unknown, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Chester to Skomer Island by train, unknown, or bus

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  1. Train, travel via Cardiff

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    1. Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Milford Haventrain train
    3. Walk from Milford Haven to Skomer Islandunknown unknown
    7h 8m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 830
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Steynton Farmbus bus 112
    3. Walk from Steynton Farm to Skomer Islandunknown unknown
    9h 38m

  3. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Milford Haventrain train
    3. Walk from Milford Haven to Skomer Islandunknown unknown
    7h 9m

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  • Distance: 275.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Skomer Island, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Chester to Skomer Island. However, you can take the train to Cardiff Central, take the train to Milford Haven, then travel to Skomer Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Skomer Island via Birmingham Coach Station and Steynton Farm in around 9h 38m.

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