Cardiff to Chester: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Cardiff from Chester?

The distance from Cardiff to Chester is 118.9 miles (191.3 km) as the crow flies. Chester is located N of Cardiff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 150.3 miles, taking about 3h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 44min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cardiff and Chester. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.