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How to get fromAthenry to Chesterby car, car ferry, train, ferry, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Athenry to Chester by car, car ferry, train, ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Athenry to Dublin Terminal 1car car
    2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    9h 24m
    £60–345

  2. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Athenry to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    6h 32m
    £45–166

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Athenry to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    9h 32m
    £56–116

  4. Train, ferry via Holyhead

    1. Take the train from Athenry to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    9h 41m
    £64–191

  5. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Athenry to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    8h 10m
    £55–164

  6. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NOC - LPL
    7h 31m
    £45–190

  7. Train to Shannon Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Athenry to Ennistrain train
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SNN - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    7h 29m
    £54–175

Athenry to Chester by train, tram, foot, and ferry

Calendar78Weekly Services
Duration9h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 314.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 24m

What companies run services between Athenry, Ireland and Chester, England?

There is no direct connection from Athenry to Chester. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Liverpool, then drive to Chester. Alternatively, you can take a train from Athenry to Chester via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, and Holyhead in around 9h 32m.

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