4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cardiff to Chester
- Cheapest price on Nov 10
- €32
- Average ticket price on Nov 10
- €60
- Fastest journey on Nov 10
- 2 h 56 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 10
- 3 h 7 m
- Trains on Nov 10
- 8
- Distance
- 191 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cardiff to Chester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Chester will cost around €60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €32.
On Tue, Nov 10, we found 8 trains from Cardiff to Chester, including 3 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 10 the direct trains cover the 191 km distance in an average of 3 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 56 m .
On Tue, Nov 10 the slowest trains will take 3 h 21 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Y62730 · G383525:48 AM 3h37 Cardiff Central (CDF) 9:25 AM Chester station (CTR) €32 1 One-way 1 transfer- G39019
5:19 AM 3h02 Cardiff Central (CDF) 8:21 AM Chester station (CTR) €32 1 One-way 0 transfers - G39024
7:19 AM 3h03 Cardiff Central (CDF) 10:22 AM Chester station (CTR) €52 1 One-way 0 transfers - G38947 · G38356
7:53 AM 3h29 Cardiff Central (CDF) 11:22 AM Chester station (CTR) €58 1 One-way 1 transfer - G39027
9:23 AM 2h56 Cardiff Central (CDF) 12:19 PM Chester station (CTR) €64 1 One-way 0 transfers
- G39027
9:23 AM 2h56 Cardiff Central (CDF) 12:19 PM Chester station (CTR) €64 1 One-way 0 transfers - G39019
5:19 AM 3h02 Cardiff Central (CDF) 8:21 AM Chester station (CTR) €32 1 One-way 0 transfers - G39024
7:19 AM 3h03 Cardiff Central (CDF) 10:22 AM Chester station (CTR) €52 1 One-way 0 transfers - G38967+
W341998:55 AM 3h11 Cardiff Central (CDF) 12:06 PM Chester station (CTR) €112 1 One-way 1 transfer - G38945+C01304
6:46 AM 3h21 Cardiff Central (CDF) 10:07 AM Chester station (CTR) €65 1 One-way 1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Cardiff to Chester
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Trains from Cardiff to Chester run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €32 but you can travel from only €14 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:31, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 191 km distance in 2h 52m.
Distance 191 km |
Average train duration 2h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price €32 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 52m |
First train 3:31 AM |
Last train 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 3 days |
Live departures
Cardiff to Chester train times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Chester trains for today, Monday, November 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y63345 | On time 10:22 PM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h58 | 1:20 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, November 10 | |||||
| G39019 | 5:19 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h02 | 8:21 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y62730 · G38352 | 5:48 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h37 | 9:25 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
| G38945+C01304 | 6:46 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h21 | 10:07 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
| G39024 | 7:19 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h03 | 10:22 AM Chester station (CTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G38947+W34011 | 7:53 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h21 | 11:14 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
| G38947 · G38356 | 7:53 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h29 | 11:22 AM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
| G38967+W34199 | 8:55 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 3h11 | 12:06 PM Chester station (CTR) | 1 transfer | |
| G39027 | 9:23 AM Cardiff Central (CDF) | 2h56 | 12:19 PM Chester station (CTR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Trains from Cardiff to Chester
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Cardiff to Chester
Most Cardiff to Chester trains use the Cardiff Central to Chester station pair. Use this guide to compare Cardiff and Chester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Cardiff Central from Cardiff city centre
Cardiff Central train station facilities and services
Cardiff Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen, Pret a Manger, Tesco Express
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located outside of the main entrance.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30, Sat: 05:40 - 21:30, Sun: 07:30 - 21:30.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Cardiff Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Cardiff Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Cardiff Central: There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Clayton Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff Marriott Hotel, Travelodge Cardiff Central.
Which Chester station do trains from Cardiff arrive at?
Getting to Chester from Chester city centre
Chester is 1 km from Chester city centre. Public transport options include:
Chester train station facilities and services
Chester has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Chester.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Chester.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Chester. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 03333 211202, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Chester: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Chester: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Chester: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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