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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens) | Chester Bus Exchang | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Bus | Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens) | Chester Bus Exchang | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Cardiff to Chester
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Chester. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Cardiff and Chester?
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
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
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Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cardiff to Chester by bus
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cardiff to Chester was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $15To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cardiff to Chester, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $15 to $81 for a bus ticket from Cardiff to Chester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-11-24.
What's the cheapest way to go from Cardiff to Chester?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
