There are 5 ways to get from Saint Davids to Chester by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Shrewsburytrain Fishguard Harbour - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
7h 49m£92–147Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T5
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1bus T2
- Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5bus T3 / ...
11h 7m£19–30Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T5
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Chestertrain Aberystwyth - Chester
8h 26m£48–83Drive 157.6 mi
- Drive from Saint Davids to Chestercar 157.6 mi
3h 46m£39–57Train via Cardiff
- Take the train from Haverfordwest to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
8h 23m£88–144
Saint Davids to Chester by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint Davids to Chester is to bus which costs £18 - £30 and takes 11h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Davids to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Davids to Chester. However, there are services departing from Nun Street and arriving at Pepper Street via Ffordd yr Efail 2, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Eldon Square 1 and Wrexham Bus Station 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Davids to Chester. However, there are services departing from Fishguard & Goodwick and arriving at Chester via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
The distance between Saint Davids and Chester is 285 miles. The road distance is 158.5 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Davids to Chester without a car is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs £90 - £150.
It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Saint Davids to Chester, including transfers.
Saint Davids to Chester bus services, operated by Richards Bros, depart from Ffordd yr Efail 2 station.
Saint Davids to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Fishguard & Goodwick station.
The best way to get from Saint Davids to Chester is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £30 and takes 11h 7m.
What companies run services between Saint Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales and Chester, England?
You can take a bus from Nun Street to Chester via Fishguard & Goodwick Station, Fishguard & Goodwick, and Shrewsbury in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nun Street to Pepper Street via Ffordd yr Efail 2, Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4, Eldon Square 1, and Wrexham Bus Station 7 in around 11h 7m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Fishguard & Goodwick to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Haverfordwest to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- [email protected]
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- Richards Bros
Bus from Ffordd yr Efail 2 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- Richards Bros
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
Bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Lloyd's Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Saint Davids to Chester bus services, operated by Richards Bros, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Saint Davids to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Davids to Chester is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Saint Davids to Chester.
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