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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 6m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4bus bus T2
    3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Haverfordwest Bus Stationbus bus T5
    4. Walk from Haverfordwest Bus Station to Skomer Islandunknown unknown
    11h 19m

  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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Map of how to get from Chester to Skomer Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 275.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

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 Grosvenor Street to Skomer Island via Wrexham Bus Station 5, Eldon Square 1, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, and Haverfordwest Bus Station in around 11h 19m.

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