There are 4 ways to get from Swansea to Chester by train, bus, or car
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Train via Cardiff
best- Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Milford Haven - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
4h 51m£65–114Drive 140.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swansea to Chestercar 140.5 mi
3h 9m£35–50Bus
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
7h 20m£40–67Train
- Take the train from Swansea to Shrewsburytrain Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
5h 40m£55–87
Swansea to Chester by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Chester is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Chester. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Chester via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Swansea and Chester is 194 miles. The road distance is 141.3 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Chester without a car is to train via Cardiff which takes 4h 51m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Swansea to Chester, including transfers.
Swansea to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Chester is to train via Cardiff which takes 4h 51m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Chester, England?
You can take a train from Swansea to Chester via Cardiff Central in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 20m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- 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
Train from Swansea to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Swansea to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £28–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Swansea to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Swansea to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Chester is 141 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Swansea to Chester.
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