There are 3 ways to get from Chester to Tenby by train or car
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Train via Cardiff
best- Take the train from Chester to Cardiff Centraltrain Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tenbytrain Cardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
6h 44m£85–138Drive 159.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chester to Tenbycar 159.5 mi
3h 21m£40–57Train
- Take the train from Chester to Shrewsburytrain Llandudno Junction - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Tenbytrain Manchester Piccadilly - Pembroke Dock / ...
6h 50m£84–142
Chester to Tenby by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chester to Tenby is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Chester to Tenby is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct train from Chester to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Tenby via Cardiff Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
The distance between Chester and Tenby is 256 miles. The road distance is 160.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chester to Tenby without a car is to train via Cardiff which takes 6h 44m and costs £85 - £140.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Chester to Tenby, including transfers.
Chester to Tenby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Tenby train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Tenby is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Chester to Tenby.
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What companies run services between Chester, England and Tenby, Wales?
You can take a train from Chester to Tenby via Cardiff Central in around 6h 44m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Chester to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- Transport for Wales
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