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

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Chester is to bus which costs £17 - £27 and takes 8h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Chester is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Chester?

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 30m.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Chester?

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 50m.

How far is it from Swansea to Chester?

The distance between Swansea and Chester is 194 miles. The road distance is 141.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swansea to Chester without a car is to train via Cardiff which takes 4h 50m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Swansea to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Chester bus from?

Swansea to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Chester train from?

Swansea to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Chester?

The best way to get from Swansea to Chester is to train via Cardiff which takes 4h 50m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Swansea to Chester bus arrive?

Swansea to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Swansea to Chester train arrive?

Swansea to Chester train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Chester is 141 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Swansea to Chester.

How do I get a train ticket from Swansea to Chester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Swansea to Chester?

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Where can I stay near Chester?

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Train via Cardiff
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
4h 50m
£66–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Brecon Interchange 5bus T6
2. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus T4
3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus Stationbus x76
8h 51m
£17–27
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
7h 30m
£34–60
Drive 140.5 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Chestercar 140.5 mi
3h 9m
£35–51
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Shrewsburytrain Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
5h 38m
£55–88

Swansea to Chester by train

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Distance: 193 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 30m.

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