Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Chester

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Athenry to Chester by train, ferry, car, car ferry, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Athenry to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    10h 41m
    £54–112

  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
    7h 53m
    £46–167

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Athenry to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Chestercar car
    10h 11m
    £126–373

  4. Train, ferry via Holyhead

    1. Take the train from Athenry to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    10h 48m
    £59–172

  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
    9h 4m
    £54–165

  6. 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 19m
    £53–195

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

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ireland West Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NOC - LPL
    7h 48m
    £48–150

  8. Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Athenry to Dublin Heustontrain train
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane DUB - LBA
    3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Chestertrain train
    10h 29m
    £63–200

  9. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ireland West Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NOC - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    8h 4m
    £65–428

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Athenry to Chester. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, walk to Holyhead, then take the train to Chester. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Athenry to Chester via Larne and Cairnryan in around 10h 11m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Trips from Athenry

Trips to Chester

Popular routes