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How to get fromSwansea to Chesterby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Swansea to Chester by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Cardiff

    best
    1. Take the train from Swansea to Cardiff Centraltrain train Swansea - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    5h 7m
    £73–138

  2. Bus via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus Uk084
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus Ukn21 / ...
    7h 5m
    £24–40

  3. Drive 140.7 mi

    1. Drive from Swansea to Chestercar car 140.7 mi
    3h 9m
    £34–50

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Swansea to Shrewsburytrain train Swansea - Shrewsbury / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Chestertrain train Birmingham International - Llandudno Junction / ...
    5h 37m
    £64–108

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sainsbury's Quay Parade to Brecon Interchange 5bus bus T6
    2. Take the bus from Brecon Interchange 2 to Newtown Bus Station Stand 2bus bus T4
    3. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 1 to Bus Stationbus bus x76
    8h 51m

Swansea to Chester by train

Calendar70Weekly Trains
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a train from Swansea to Chester via Cardiff Central in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea City Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 7h 5m.

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