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Transport for Wales Transport for Wales Cardiff Central - Chester Rail

A rail service operated by Transport for Wales
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                Number of stops: 15
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                Chester – Cardiff Central

                Chester

                		22:24

                Wrexham General

                		22:38

                Ruabon

                		22:45

                Chirk

                		22:51
                22:52

                Gobowen

                		22:56
                22:57

                Shrewsbury

                		23:15
                23:20

                Church Stretton

                		23:34

                Craven Arms

                		23:42

                Ludlow

                		23:50
                23:51

                Leominster

                		00:01 +1
                00:02 +1

                Hereford

                		00:16 +1
                00:17 +1

                Abergavenny

                		00:44 +1

                Pontypool & New Inn

                		00:58 +1

                Cwmbran

                		01:02 +1

                Newport (South Wales)

                		01:18 +1

                Cardiff Central

                		01:34 +1
                The schedule is provided in the local timezone. Times with "(+1)" indicate departures on the next day.

                Cardiff Central – Chester

                Cardiff Central18:23
                Newport (South Wales)18:38
                18:39
                Cwmbran18:49
                18:50
                Pontypool & New Inn18:55
                18:56
                Abergavenny19:05
                19:07
                Hereford19:32
                19:33
                Ludlow19:53
                Craven Arms20:01
                20:02
                Church Stretton20:10
                Shrewsbury20:26
                20:27
                Nantwich20:49
                Crewe21:00
                Chester21:21
                The schedule is provided in the local timezone. Times with "(+1)" indicate departures on the next day.
                The schedule is provided in the local timezone. Times with "(+1)" indicate departures on the next day.
                Last updated on April 1, 2026
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                Route Path (Streets & Roads)

                Outbound: Chester – Cardiff Central
                Station Road - Station Approach - Station Road - Station Avenue - Coldwell Gardens - Howard Street - Crossways - Station Drive - Worcester Road - Station Road - Edlogan Way - Central Square
                Inbound: Cardiff Central – Chester
                Central Square - Edlogan Way - Station Road - Worcester Road - Station Drive - Crossways - Howard Street - Waymills - Station View - Nantwich Road - Station Road
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                Rail Transport for Wales FAQ

                • What time does the Transport for Wales rail start operating?

                  Services on the Transport for Wales - Cardiff Central - Chester rail start at 22:24 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

                • What time does the Transport for Wales rail stop working?

                  Services on the Transport for Wales - Cardiff Central - Chester rail stop at 01:34 +1 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

                • Is there a Transport for Wales rail stop near me?

                  Click here to view the nearest Transport for Wales - Cardiff Central - Chester rail stop.

                Transport for Wales rail Route Map

                Transport for Wales rail Line Map PDF Version: Transport for Wales timetable, stops and map

                Transport for Wales (Cardiff Rail Services)

                The first stop of the Transport for Wales rail route is Chester and the last stop is Cardiff Central. Transport for Wales (Cardiff Central - Chester) is operational during everyday.

                Additional information: Transport for Wales has 16 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 190 minutes.

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