How to travel from Saint Davids to Chester, United Kingdom

The distance between Saint Davids and Chester is around 258km (160 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Saint Davids to Chester by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ChesterSaint Davids if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Chester.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £130($155)
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Transport for Wales

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Drive

Drive to Chester.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance258km (160 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Davids and Chester

There are several options for getting from Saint Davids to Chester by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £130 ($155) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £45 ($53).

The distance between Saint Davids and Chester is around 258km (160 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 217km (135 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Saint Davids and Chester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint Davids to Chester is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £45 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Davids and Chester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £130 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint Davids and Chester. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint Davids to Chester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St David's St David`s City Hall and Haverfordwest Railway Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

Transport for Wales run train services between Saint Davids and Chester. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint Davids and Chester. We recommend that you drive to Chester. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Davids to Chester. We recommend that you take the train to Chester. instead which will take 6h 15m.

The closest major airport to Chester is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Chester. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Saint Davids and Chester. The distance is around 258km (160 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Davids to Chester is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around £130 ($155).

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Transport options from Saint Davids to Chester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6h 15m
£130($155)
every 20 mins441km (274 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
£45($53)
on demand258km (160 miles)

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Airports near Chester

The following major airports near Chester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Chester
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Chester
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Chester