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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Chester Bus Exchang | Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens) | CheapestFastest |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 1:55 PM GMT.
Compare 3 ways to go from Chester to Cardiff
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cardiff. The journey takes about 3 hours, and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Chester and Cardiff?
Stops in Chester
- ASt Oswalds Way, Chester CH1 3HY, UK
- B
Delamere St Bus Station - Chester
21 Delamere St, Chester CH1 4DS, UK - C
Chester Zoo - Bus Terminal
Chester Zoo, Chester CH2 1LE, UK
Stops in Cardiff
- A2 Sophia Cl, Cardiff CF11, UK
- B
Cardiff University (o/s Cathays Rail Stn)
50 Park Place (Bus Stop, o/s Cathays Rail Stn), Cardiff CF10 - C
Cardiff Coach Station - Sophia Gardens
22 Cathedral Rd, Cardiff CF11 9LJ, UK - D
Cardiff - Castle Street Bus Stop
21A Castle St, Cardiff CF10 1BT, UK - E
National Museum
Gorsedd Gardens Rd, Cardiff CF10 3NP, UK - F
Cardiff Bus Stop - Westgate
206 Westgate St, Cardiff CF10, UK
Compare bus companies
Based on 11440 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $25
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Chester to Cardiff by bus
How far is Chester from Cardiff?
Chester and Cardiff are 192 km (119 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Chester to Cardiff?
Buses departing from Chester Bus Exchang in Chester will take you to Sophia Gardens in Cardiff.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chester to Cardiff was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $23To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chester to Cardiff, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $23 to $71 for a bus ticket from Chester to Cardiff based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-11-26.
