Bus Cardiff to Chester - Compare all Companies

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

$23

tomorrow

$19

Sunday

Monday

$19

Tuesday

Wednesday

$20

Thursday

$28

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	5h 55m	5:10 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	11:05 PM	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 5:10:00 PM to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
FlixBus	12h 5m	5:15 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	5:20 AM	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 5:15:00 PM to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
FlixBus	11h 30m	7:10 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	6:40 PM	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	$28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 7:10:00 AM to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
National Express	11h 5m	6:05 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	5:10 AM	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	$30	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 6:05:00 PM to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 5m	5:15 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	5:20 AM	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 5:15:00 PM to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
FlixBus	11h 30m	7:10 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	6:40 PM	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 7:10:00 AM to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
National Express	11h 5m	6:05 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	5:10 AM	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	$39	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 6:05:00 PM to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
National Express	7h 45m	3:05 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	10:50 PM	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	$44	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 3:05:00 PM to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 5m	5:15 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	5:20 AM	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 5:15:00 PM to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
National Express	11h 5m	6:05 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	5:10 AM	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	$24	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 6:05:00 PM to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
National Express	5h 55m	5:10 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	11:05 PM	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 5:10:00 PM to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
FlixBus	11h 30m	7:10 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	6:40 PM	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 7:10:00 AM to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 5m	5:15 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	5:20 AM	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 5:15:00 PM to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
FlixBus	11h 30m	7:10 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	6:40 PM	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 7:10:00 AM to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
National Express	5h 55m	5:10 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	11:05 PM	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	$25	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 5:10:00 PM to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
National Express	11h 5m	6:05 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	5:10 AM	Chester	Bus Interchange	Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 6:05:00 PM to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	11h 5m	6:05 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	5:10 AM	Chester	Bus Interchange		Economy	$28	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 6:05:00 PM to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
	National Express	5h 55m	5:10 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	11:05 PM	Chester	Bus Interchange		Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 12/11/2025 5:10:00 PM to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cardiff to Chester is $19 on 12/6/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Cardiff to Chester. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Cardiff and Chester.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 9 buses from Cardiff to Chester, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Chester, with 4 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 $19!

Cheapest Bus	$19
Fastest Bus	5h 55m
Earliest Bus	7:10 AM
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 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$26

Saturday 12/06

$39

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$24

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$25

Thursday 12/11

$28

Friday 12/12

$33

Saturday 12/13

$40

Sunday 12/14

$39

Monday 12/15

$38

Tuesday 12/16

$33

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$27

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

$54

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$35

Saturday 12/27

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 $19, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cardiff to Chester. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $28.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Chester, with $19. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $25.

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.

University

Park Place 50

Gabalfa Interchange

North Road 213

Bus Interchange

Central Square 3

Lloyd George Avenue

North Church Street

Coach Station

Sophia Gardens 2

Bus Interchange

Frodsham Street 65

Northgate

Hunters Walk

Central Bus Station

Central Station

Vicar's Lane

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 $19 and takes 12h 5m 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 $19 and $44. 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 $23. 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 7:10 AM. 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

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

More bus routes to Cardiff and to Chester

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cardiff and to Chester. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!