Train tickets from Cardiff to Chester

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Next departures for Cardiff to Chester on November 17
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Transport for WalesTrain
Cardiff Central
ChesterCheapest
Transport for WalesTrain
Cardiff Central
ChesterFastest
Transport for WalesTrain
Cardiff Central
ChesterNo tags
Transport for WalesTrain
Cardiff Central
ChesterNo tags
Transport for WalesTrain
Cardiff Central
ChesterNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:43 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Cardiff to Chester

We recommend carpooling

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.

1carpool per day
3h 40mAverage Duration
119 milesDistance
8kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$18 - $60Average Duration11h 30m
5kg CO₂e
Average Price$52 - $196Average Duration3h 2m
5kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average Price$31 - $31Average Duration3h 40m
8kg CO₂e

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Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
11/15
$49
11/16
$63
Today
$70
11/18
$56
11/19
No data
11/20
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11/21
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11/22
$125
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cardiff to Chester was searched and found on Nov 15, 2025 with a price of $49

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cardiff to Chester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $49 to $184 for a train ticket from Cardiff to Chester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $56 which is on 2025-11-18.

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