There are 4 ways to get from Shropshire to Chester by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
1h 27m£18–32Bus, line 2 bus, line 1 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X5
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Wrexham Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
- Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 7 to Pepper Streetbus 1
3h 43m£3–6Drive 45 mi
- Drive from Shropshire to Chestercar 45 mi
52 min£12–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shropshire to Chestertaxi 45 mi
52 min£110–140
Shropshire to Chester by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shropshire to Chester is to bus and line 2 bus and line 1 bus which costs £2 - £7 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Shropshire to Chester is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £11 - £16.
No, there is no direct bus from Shropshire station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Pepper Street via Bus Station and Wrexham Bus Station 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Shropshire to Chester. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Chester via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
The distance between Shropshire and Chester is 43 miles. The road distance is 45.2 miles.
The best way to get from Shropshire to Chester without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £17 - £35.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Shropshire to Chester, including transfers.
Shropshire to Chester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Bus Station.
Shropshire to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
The best way to get from Shropshire to Chester is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £17 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 2 bus and line 1 bus, which costs £2 - £7 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Shropshire, England and Chester, England?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Shrewsbury to Chester hourly. Tickets cost £16–29 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Pepper Street via Bus Station, Wrexham Bus Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 7 in around 3h 43m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from Bus Station to Wrexham Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £0
Bus from Wrexham Bus Station 7 to Pepper Street
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- £110–140
ABC Cars
- Phone
- +44 1743 545 454
- Website
- abccars.cab
Shrewsbury Taxi-Now
- Phone
- +44 1743 81-82-83
- Website
- shrewsbury-taxis.co.uk
Shrewsbury Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1743 242 424
- Website
- shrewsburytaxiservice.co.uk
Vincent's Windsor Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1743 367 777
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More Questions & Answers
Shropshire to Chester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Station.
Shropshire to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shropshire to Chester is 45 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Shropshire to Chester.
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