What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Chester?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Chester is to car ferry which costs £40 - £65 and takes 11h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Chester?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Chester is to fly and train which takes 3h 42m and costs £40 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Chester. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 19m.

How far is it from Belfast to Chester?

The distance between Belfast and Chester is 224 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Chester without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Chester without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 32m and costs £60 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Chester?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Belfast to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Chester bus from?

Belfast to Chester bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Chester bus arrive?

Belfast to Chester bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 990+ hotels available in Chester.

Belfast to Chester - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Chester by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

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

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
4h 4m
£43–167
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
11h 15m
£41–64
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
9h 32m
£64–101
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
15h 19m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
4h 44m
£47–167
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
4h 27m
£41–126
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain
3h 42m
£41–146
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
4h 42m
£53–247
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Chestertrain
5h 12m
£43–182
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Chestertrain
6h 31m
£66–237
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Chestercar
6h 54m
£91–137

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

21Weekly Services

9h 32mAverage Duration

£64Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Chester.

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Distance: 222.9 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Chester, England?

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool twice daily. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 8h.

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