Bus Tickets from Cardiff to Chester

TodayAug 6
from US$32
TomorrowAug 7
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 6 at
    Departure city: Cardiff
    Departure location: Cardiff North Road (Friary Gardens)
    Arrival time: August 6 at
    Destination city: Chester
    Destination location: Chester Bus Exchang
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:11 PM BST.

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cardiff to Chester

Bus
Average PriceUS$19 - US$65Average Duration7h 10m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$38 - US$201Average Duration3h 2m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average PriceUS$27 - US$28Average Duration3h
8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
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, and with fares starting at just US$27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
3hAverage Duration
US$27Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cardiff to Chester: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$28
Average Bus Trip Duration7h 10m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure6:10am
Distance191 km
Latest bus departure5:15pm

Cardiff to Chester Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cardiff - Chester

  1. What is the distance between Cardiff and Chester?

    Cardiff and Chester are 192 km (119 miles) apart.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cardiff to Chester?

    Buses departing from Sophia Gardens in Cardiff will take you to Chester Bus Exchang in Chester.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
08-04
US$19
08-05
US$24
Today
US$28
08-07
US$19
08-08
US$34
08-09
US$29
08-10
US$27
08-11
US$22
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cardiff to Chester was searched and found on Aug 4, 2025 with a price of US$19

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$19 to US$34 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$19 which is on 2025-08-07.

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Bus Travel Tips

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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 one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cardiff to Chester will emit less CO2 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.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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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