What is the cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Chester is to bus and line 2 bus which costs £12 - £19 and takes 6h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Merthyr Tydfil and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Chester. However, there are services departing from RAFA Club and arriving at Pepper Street via Newtown Bus Station Stand 1, Bus Station and Wrexham Bus Station 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Merthyr Tydfil and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Chester. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil and arriving at Chester via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Merthyr Tydfil to Chester?

The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Chester is 172 miles. The road distance is 123.5 miles.

How do I travel from Merthyr Tydfil to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £55 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Chester?

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merthyr Tydfil to Chester bus from?

Merthyr Tydfil to Chester bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, depart from RAFA Club station.

Where do I catch the Merthyr Tydfil to Chester train from?

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

Train or bus from Merthyr Tydfil to Chester?

The best way to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Chester is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 2 bus, which costs £12 - £19 and takes 6h 59m.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Chester bus arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Chester bus services, operated by Celtic Travel, arrive at Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.

Where does the Merthyr Tydfil to Chester train arrive?

Merthyr Tydfil to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Merthyr Tydfil to Chester is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from Merthyr Tydfil to Chester?

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Merthyr Tydfil to Chester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 2 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Chester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain Merthyr Tydfil - Aberdare / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Chester / ...
4h 59m
£58–98
Bus, line 2 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from RAFA Club to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
2. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus Stationbus x76
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wrexham Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
6h 59m
£12–18
Drive 122.7 mi
1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Chestercar 122.7 mi
2h 40m
£31–44
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus 76
2. Take the train from Abergavenny to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
5h 5m
£47–75

Merthyr Tydfil to Chester by train

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Distance: 171.3 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Chester via Cardiff Central in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from RAFA Club to Pepper Street via Newtown Bus Station Stand 1, Bus Station, Wrexham Bus Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 7 in around 6h 59m.

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