What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to Swansea?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Swansea is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 7h.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Swansea?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Swansea is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Swansea?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Swansea City Bus Station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Swansea?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Swansea via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Chester to Swansea?

The distance between Chester and Swansea is 194 miles. The road distance is 141.2 miles.

How do I travel from Chester to Swansea without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to Swansea without a car is to train via Newport which takes 4h 8m and costs £75 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Chester to Swansea?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Chester to Swansea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Swansea bus from?

Chester to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Swansea train from?

Chester to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Swansea?

The best way to get from Chester to Swansea is to train via Newport which takes 4h 8m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 7h.

Where does the Chester to Swansea bus arrive?

Chester to Swansea bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Chester to Swansea train arrive?

Chester to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Chester to Swansea?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Swansea is 141 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Chester to Swansea.

How do I get a train ticket from Chester to Swansea?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Chester to Swansea?

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Train via Newport
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swanseatrain Bristol Temple Meads - Haverfordwest / ...
4h 8m
£76–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Ukn21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Swansea City Bus Stationbus Uk084
7h
£24–40
Drive 140.4 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Swanseacar 140.4 mi
3h 8m
£34–49
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Swanseatrain Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
6h 7m
£62–108

Chester to Swansea by train

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Distance: 193 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a train from Chester to Swansea via Newport (S Wales) in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Swansea City Bus Station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 7h.

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