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

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There are 4 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 Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 830
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 112
    3. Walk from Bus Station to Skomer Islandunknown unknown
    9h 58m

  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 16m

  4. Bus, train, 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 The Black Lionbus bus T1 / ...
    4. Take the train from Carmarthen to Milford Haventrain train
    5. Walk from Milford Haven to Skomer Islandunknown unknown
    10h 34m

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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 Chester Bus Interchange to Skomer Island via Birmingham Coach Station and Bus Station in around 9h 58m.

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