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

The cheapest way to get from Porthcawl to Chester is to bus which costs £26 - £40 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Porthcawl to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Porthcawl and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Porthcawl to Chester. However, there are services departing from Porthcawl Library and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12, Cardiff - North Road and Birmingham - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

How far is it from Porthcawl to Chester?

The distance between Porthcawl and Chester is 184 miles. The road distance is 155 miles.

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

The best way to get from Porthcawl to Chester without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 39m and costs £45 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Porthcawl to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Porthcawl to Chester bus from?

Porthcawl to Chester bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, depart from Porthcawl Library station.

Where does the Porthcawl to Chester bus arrive?

Porthcawl to Chester bus services, operated by First South & West Wales, arrive at Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2 station.

Can I drive from Porthcawl to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Porthcawl to Chester is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Porthcawl to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1126+ hotels available in Chester.

Porthcawl to Chester - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Porthcawl to Chester by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
5h 39m
£48–83
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Porthcawl Library to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2bus X2
2. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Chester Bus Interchangebus
8h 34m
£26–38
Drive 154.1 mi
1. Drive from Porthcawl to Chestercar 154.1 mi
3h 19m
£39–56

Porthcawl to Chester by bus and train

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5h 39mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 182.5 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Porthcawl Library to Chester Bus Interchange via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 2, Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 12, Kingsway GB, Cardiff - North Road, and Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 8h 34m.

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