Which bus from Cardiff to Chester is the best?
Check the bus schedule for Cardiff to Chester. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.
Cheapest bus trips today
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National Express8h 10m014:40CardiffCoach Station22:50ChesterBus Interchange0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 05/07/2025 14:40:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/07/2025 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
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National Express11h 5m018:05CardiffCoach Station05:10ChesterBus Interchange0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 05/07/2025 18:05:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/07/2025 05:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
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FlixBus7h 10m006:10CardiffKingsway Coach Stop06:40Newport (Wales)Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 06/07/2025 06:10:00 to Queensway, Newport (Wales) (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/07/2025 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
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FlixBus6h 35m006:45Newport (Wales)Queensway13:20ChesterBus Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Queensway, Newport (Wales) (United Kingdom) at 06/07/2025 06:45:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/07/2025 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
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FlixBus7h 10m006:10CardiffKingsway Coach Stop13:20ChesterBus Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 06/07/2025 06:10:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/07/2025 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
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National Express8h 10m014:40CardiffCoach Station22:50ChesterBus Interchange0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 06/07/2025 14:40:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/07/2025 22:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
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National Express11h 5m018:05CardiffCoach Station05:10ChesterBus Interchange0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 06/07/2025 18:05:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/07/2025 05:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
Cheapest bus trips Monday
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National Express5h 55m017:10CardiffCoach Station23:05ChesterBus Interchange0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 07/07/2025 17:10:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/07/2025 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
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National Express11h 5m018:05CardiffCoach Station05:10ChesterBus Interchange0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 07/07/2025 18:05:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/07/2025 05:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
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National Express5h 55m017:10CardiffCoach Station23:05ChesterBus Interchange0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 08/07/2025 17:10:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/07/2025 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
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National Express11h 5m018:05CardiffCoach Station05:10ChesterBus Interchange0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 08/07/2025 18:05:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/07/2025 05:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
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FlixBus7h 10m006:10CardiffKingsway Coach Stop13:20ChesterBus Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 09/07/2025 06:10:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/07/2025 13:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
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National Express5h 55m017:10CardiffCoach Station23:05ChesterBus Interchange0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 09/07/2025 17:10:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/07/2025 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
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National Express11h 5m018:05CardiffCoach Station05:10ChesterBus Interchange0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 09/07/2025 18:05:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/07/2025 05:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
Cheapest bus trips Friday
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National Express5h 55m017:10CardiffCoach Station23:05ChesterBus Interchange0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 11/07/2025 17:10:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/07/2025 23:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
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FlixBus12h 5m017:15CardiffKingsway Coach Stop05:20ChesterBus Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 11/07/2025 17:15:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/07/2025 05:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 5m
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National Express11h 5m018:05CardiffCoach Station05:10ChesterBus Interchange0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 11/07/2025 18:05:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/07/2025 05:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
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FlixBus11h 30m007:10CardiffKingsway Coach Stop18:40ChesterBus Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 11/07/2025 07:10:00 to Bus Interchange, Chester (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/07/2025 18:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
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All facts for Cardiff to Chester bus at a glance
Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 2 times by bus from Cardiff to Chester in one click. Book your Cardiff to Chester bus ticket starting from £14!
Cheapest Bus | £14 |
Fastest Bus | 5h 55m |
Earliest Coach | 14:40 |
Latest Coach | 18:05 |
Daily Bus Connections | 2 Ø |
Distance | 191.3 km |
Coach Companies | National Express and FlixBus |
What are the cheapest coach tickets from Cardiff to Chester?
Every day, 2 buses from 2 coach companies leave Cardiff for Chester. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/07/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!
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How to save money travelling from Cardiff to Chester
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 coach 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 coaches from Cardiff to Chester are also emptier.Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.
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National Express from Cardiff to Chester
Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Cardiff to Chester:
Cheapest Price | £15 |
Fastest Coach | 5h 55m |
Earliest Coach | 14:40 |
Last Coach | 18:05 |
Daily Connections | 2 Ø |
Found on | 02/07/2025 |
FlixBus from Cardiff to Chester
Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Cardiff to Chester:
Cheapest Price | £14 |
Fastest Coach | 7h 10m |
Earliest Coach | 06:10 |
Last Coach | 17:15 |
Daily Connections | 1 Ø |
Found on | 01/07/2025 |
All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Chester
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