What is the cheapest way to get from Chester to Tintern Abbey?

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Tintern Abbey is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 7h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Tintern Abbey?

The fastest way to get from Chester to Tintern Abbey is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Tintern Abbey?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Tintern Abbey. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Tintern Abbey via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Bus Station and Chepstow Bus Station Stand 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Tintern Abbey?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Tintern Abbey. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Chepstow via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Chester to Tintern Abbey?

The distance between Chester and Tintern Abbey is 160 miles. The road distance is 122.2 miles.

How do I travel from Chester to Tintern Abbey without a car?

The best way to get from Chester to Tintern Abbey without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £60 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Chester to Tintern Abbey?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Chester to Tintern Abbey, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Tintern Abbey bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chester to Tintern Abbey train from?

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

Train or bus from Chester to Tintern Abbey?

The best way to get from Chester to Tintern Abbey is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Chester to Tintern Abbey bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chester to Tintern Abbey train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Tintern Abbey?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Tintern Abbey is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Chester to Tintern Abbey.

Where can I stay near Tintern Abbey?

There are 1741+ hotels available in Tintern Abbey.

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There are 5 ways to get from Chester to Tintern Abbey by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 30m
£63–106
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 Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
7h 17m
£19–31
Drive 121.5 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Tintern Abbeycar 121.5 mi
2h 41m
£30–43
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chepstowtrain
4h 55m
£65–111
Train, line 66 bus, line 69 bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Herefordtrain
2. Take the bus from Country Bus Station to Monmouth Bus Station Stand 2bus 66
3. Take the bus from Monmouth Bus Station Stand 2 to Tintern Abbeybus 69
5h 11m

Chester to Tintern Abbey by train, foot, and bus

57Weekly Services

4h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 159.5 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Tintern Abbey, Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Chester to Newport (S Wales) every 4 hours. Tickets cost £55–95 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Tintern Abbey via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station, and Chepstow Bus Station Stand 1 in around 7h 17m.

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