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Compare all timetables for the bus from Cardiff to Chester

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cardiff to Chester from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.
today
tomorrow
from $40
Monday
Tuesday
from $33
Wednesday
from $26
Thursday
from $28
Friday
from $30

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    9h 5m
    0
    1:45 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    10:50 PM
    Chester
    Bus Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $40
  • National Express
    11h 5m
    0
    6:05 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    5:10 AM
    Chester
    Bus Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $42
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Chester via Birmingham, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 45m
      0
      5:20 PM
      Cardiff
      University
      8:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $12
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • National Express
      2h 25m
      0
      8:40 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      11:05 PM
      Chester
      Bus Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $10
    Travel Time is 3h 20m shorter, and you will save $18

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    5:10 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    11:05 PM
    Chester
    Bus Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33
  • National Express
    11h 5m
    0
    6:05 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    5:10 AM
    Chester
    Bus Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $39
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Chester via Birmingham, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 45m
      0
      5:20 PM
      Cardiff
      University
      8:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $12
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • National Express
      2h 25m
      0
      8:40 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      11:05 PM
      Chester
      Bus Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $10
    Travel Time is 0h 10m shorter, and you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    11h 30m
    0
    7:10 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    6:40 PM
    Chester
    Bus Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $26
  • FlixBus
    12h 5m
    0
    5:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    5:20 AM
    Chester
    Bus Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $26
  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    5:10 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    11:05 PM
    Chester
    Bus Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $31
  • National Express
    11h 5m
    0
    6:05 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    5:10 AM
    Chester
    Bus Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $39
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Chester via Birmingham, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 45m
      0
      5:20 PM
      Cardiff
      University
      8:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $12
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • National Express
      2h 25m
      0
      8:40 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      11:05 PM
      Chester
      Bus Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $10
    Travel Time is 0h 10m shorter, and you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    11h 30m
    0
    7:10 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    6:40 PM
    Chester
    Bus Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $28
  • FlixBus
    12h 5m
    0
    5:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    5:20 AM
    Chester
    Bus Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $32
  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    5:10 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    11:05 PM
    Chester
    Bus Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33
  • National Express
    11h 5m
    0
    6:05 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    5:10 AM
    Chester
    Bus Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $39
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Chester via Birmingham, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 45m
      0
      5:20 PM
      Cardiff
      University
      8:00 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $12
      • Waiting Time 0h 40m
    • National Express
      2h 25m
      0
      8:40 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      11:05 PM
      Chester
      Bus Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $10
    Travel Time is 0h 10m shorter, and you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    12h 5m
    0
    5:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    5:20 AM
    Chester
    Bus Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30
  • National Express
    5h 55m
    0
    5:10 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    11:05 PM
    Chester
    Bus Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33
  • National Express
    11h 5m
    0
    6:05 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    5:10 AM
    Chester
    Bus Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $39
  • FlixBus
    11h 30m
    0
    7:10 AM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    6:40 PM
    Chester
    Bus Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $51
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Chester via Birmingham, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      5h 50m
      0
      12:50 PM
      Cardiff
      University
      3:30 PM
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 0h 50m
    • FlixBus
      2h 20m
      0
      4:20 PM
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      6:40 PM
      Chester
      Bus Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $11
    Travel Time is 0h 5m shorter, and you will save $9

Frequency of bus connections between Cardiff and Chester

See here how frequent the connections between Cardiff and Chester are, during different times and days of the week.
Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Cardiff to Chester. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Cardiff and Chester.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 8 buses from Cardiff to Chester, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Chester, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cardiff to Chester

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Cardiff to Chester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cardiff to Chester starting from $26!

Cheapest Bus $26
Fastest Bus 5h 55m
Earliest Bus 1:45 PM
Latest Bus 6:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes 3 Ø
Distance 118.9 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Cardiff to Chester

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cardiff for Chester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/31/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/25
Monday 05/26
Tuesday 05/27
Wednesday 05/28
Thursday 05/29
Friday 05/30
Saturday 05/31
Sunday 06/01
$40
Monday 06/02
Tuesday 06/03
$33
Wednesday 06/04
$31
Thursday 06/05
$33
Friday 06/06
$30
Saturday 06/07
Sunday 06/08
$34
Monday 06/09
$21
Tuesday 06/10
Wednesday 06/11
$15
Thursday 06/12
Friday 06/13
$20
Saturday 06/14
$33
Sunday 06/15
Monday 06/16
$15
Tuesday 06/17
Wednesday 06/18
$19
Thursday 06/19
Friday 06/20
$22
Saturday 06/21

The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Chester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cardiff to Chester, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $26, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cardiff to Chester. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $40.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Chester, with $26. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $39.

How to save money travelling from Cardiff to Chester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cardiff to Chester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cardiff to Chester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Cardiff to Chester are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Chester

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cardiff and Chester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cardiff to Chester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cardiff to Chester? Or which bus companies serve the route Cardiff to Chester? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cardiff to Chester bus

How much does a Cardiff Chester bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $26 and takes 11h 30m to reach Chester. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cardiff to Chester?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $26 and $51. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chester.

On average, how many connections are available from Cardiff to Chester each day?

Every day, the Cardiff to Chester bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cardiff to Chester take?

The fastest bus from Cardiff to Chester is offered by National Express and takes 5h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $33. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Chester?

The earliest bus arriving in Chester from Cardiff starts at 1:45 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cardiff to Chester?

The latest bus trip departing from Cardiff for Chester starts at 6:05 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cardiff Chester route?

When traveling by bus from Cardiff to Chester, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Chester?

You can check all the direct connections between Cardiff and Chester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Cardiff to Chester bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cardiff Chester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cardiff Chester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cardiff to Chester on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cardiff to Chester

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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