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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Castle Hotel to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T5
    2. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Chestertrain train Aberystwyth - Chester
    6h 26m
    £51–94

  2. Drive 135 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newport to Chestercar car 135 mi
    3h 13m
    £33–47

  3. Bus, train via Shrewsbury

    1. Take the bus from Castle Hotel to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T5
    2. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain train
    6h 55m
    £53–93

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Castle Hotel to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus bus T5
    2. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus bus T2
    3. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5bus bus T3 / ...
    8h 34m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Shrewsburytrain train Fishguard Harbour - Manchester Piccadilly
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain train Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
    7h 38m
    £109–181

Newport to Chester by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Newport, Pembrokeshire, Wales and Chester, England?

You can take a bus from Castle Hotel to Pepper Street via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Eldon Square 1, and Wrexham Bus Station 7 in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castle Hotel to Chester via Fishguard & Goodwick Station, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Shrewsbury in around 7h 38m.

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