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Today22 Jun
Tomorrow23 Jun
Tue24 Jun
Wed25 Jun
from US$23
Thu26 Jun
from US$24
Fri27 Jun
Sat28 Jun
Sun29 Jun

Cheap buses leaving Wednesday

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 25 June at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
    Arrival time: 25 June at
    Destination city: Chester
    Destination location: Chester Bus Exchang
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Cardiff to Chester

Bus
Average priceUS$18 - US$78Average duration7h 10m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$38 - US$199Average duration3h 2m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average priceUS$37 - US$37Average duration3h 20m
8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cardiff to Chester

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Chester. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just US$37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
3h 20mAverage duration
US$37Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cardiff to Chester: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$22
Average bus trip duration7h 10m
Number of daily buses1.222222222222222
Earliest bus departure06:10
Distance119 miles
Latest bus departure17:15

Cardiff to Chester Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cardiff - Chester

  1. How far is Chester from Cardiff by coach?

    The journey from Cardiff to Chester by coach covers an approximate distance of 119 miles (192 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Cardiff to Chester without a car?

    You can reach Chester from Cardiff by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
20/06
US$24
21/06
US$20
Today
US$22
23/06
US$17
24/06
US$19
25/06
US$19
26/06
US$20
27/06
US$37
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cardiff to Chester was searched and found on 23 Jun 2025 with a price of US$17

To 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 US$17 to US$50 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 US$17, which is on 2025-06-23.

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Cardiff to Chester, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cardiff to Chester will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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