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Trains from Merthyr Vale (MEV) to Chester (CTR)

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19

train journeys
per day

106

miles (170 kms)

4hrs 15 mins

fastest journey

06:20 / 23:41

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

2

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Merthyr Vale (MEV) to Chester (CTR)

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On a typical weekday there are 19 scheduled rail journeys between Merthyr Vale and Chester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 19 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Merthyr Vale to Chester is approximately 106 miles (170 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 48 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Merthyr Vale and Chester.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Merthyr Vale to Chester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 15 mins.

Journeys from Merthyr Vale to Chester Today

  • Mon 6th May
    06:20
    4 hrs 1 change
    10:20
    Merthyr Vale
    Chester
    Merthyr Vale to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    06:50
    4 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    11:05
    Merthyr Vale
    Chester
    Merthyr Vale to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    08:20
    4 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    12:26
    Merthyr Vale
    Chester
    Merthyr Vale to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    08:50
    4 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    13:20
    Merthyr Vale
    Chester
    Merthyr Vale to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    10:20
    4 hrs 1 min 1 change
    14:21
    Merthyr Vale
    Chester
    Merthyr Vale to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    10:52
    4 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    15:21
    Merthyr Vale
    Chester
    Merthyr Vale to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    12:20
    4 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    16:22
    Merthyr Vale
    Chester
    Merthyr Vale to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    12:50
    4 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    17:05
    Merthyr Vale
    Chester
    Merthyr Vale to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    14:20
    4 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    18:22
    Merthyr Vale
    Chester
    Merthyr Vale to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    14:50
    4 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    19:11
    Merthyr Vale
    Chester
    Merthyr Vale to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    15:20
    4 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    19:21
    Merthyr Vale
    Chester
    Merthyr Vale to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    15:50
    4 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    19:57
    Merthyr Vale
    Chester
    Merthyr Vale to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    16:50
    4 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    21:13
    Merthyr Vale
    Chester
    Merthyr Vale to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    17:20
    4 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    21:26
    Merthyr Vale
    Chester
    Merthyr Vale to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    18:20
    4 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    22:40
    Merthyr Vale
    Chester
    Merthyr Vale to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    18:50
    4 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    23:20
    Merthyr Vale
    Chester
    Merthyr Vale to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    19:50
    4 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    00:29
    Merthyr Vale
    Chester
    Merthyr Vale to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    20:50
    9 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    06:30
    Merthyr Vale
    Chester
    Merthyr Vale to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    22:50
    9 hrs 30 mins 1 change
    08:20
    Merthyr Vale
    Chester
    Merthyr Vale to Chester

About Merthyr Vale Station

Station name Merthyr Vale (MEV)
Address Merthyr Vale station, Merthyr Street, Merthyr Vale, Merthyr, CF48 4TE
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Unavailable
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Chester Station

Station name Chester (CTR)
Address Chester Station, City Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3NS
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:00 - 22:30
Saturday 07:00 - 22:30
Sunday 08:00 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Merthyr Vale and Chester

The travel time between Merthyr Vale and Chester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 48 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 15 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Merthyr Vale and Chester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 19 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:20, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:41.

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Amenities on trains between Merthyr Vale and Chester can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Merthyr Vale & Chester. owever, there are 19 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Merthyr Vale and Chester.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Merthyr Vale and Chester, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.