There are 4 ways to get from Tintern Abbey to Chester by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
4h 57m£51–86Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchangebus 830
7h 7m£22–40Drive 121.7 mi
- Drive from Tintern Abbey to Chestercar 121.7 mi
2h 39m£31–44Line 66 bus, train
- Take the bus from Monmouth Bus Station Stand 1 to Railway Stationbus 66
- Take the train from Hereford to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
5h 18m
Tintern Abbey to Chester by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tintern Abbey to Chester is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Tintern Abbey to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Tintern Abbey to Chester. However, there are services departing from Tintern Abbey and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Chepstow Bus Station Stand 3, Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Tintern Abbey to Chester. However, there are services departing from Chepstow and arriving at Chester via Newport (S Wales). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Tintern Abbey and Chester is 160 miles. The road distance is 122.4 miles.
The best way to get from Tintern Abbey to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £50 - £90.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Tintern Abbey to Chester, including transfers.
Tintern Abbey to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Tintern Abbey to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
The best way to get from Tintern Abbey to Chester is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 7h 7m.
What companies run services between Tintern Abbey, Wales and Chester, England?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Newport (S Wales) to Chester every 3 hours. Tickets cost £45–75 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tintern Abbey to Chester Bus Interchange via Chepstow Bus Station Stand 3, Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 7m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Hereford to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Chester Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Tintern Abbey to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Tintern Abbey to Chester train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Chester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tintern Abbey to Chester is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Tintern Abbey to Chester.
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